Passport renewal Netherlands costs up to €88.85 for an adult and €67.05 for a child in Amsterdam, according to the city’s page last updated on 13 July 2026, and €169.15 for an adult at a Dutch embassy abroad. A Dutch passport can’t technically be renewed. You apply for a new one in person at your municipality, and the typical wait is about one week.
If you’re researching passport renewal Netherlands, the most useful fact is that the fee depends on where you apply. Municipalities in the Netherlands set their own charges within a legal maximum, and embassies abroad charge about twice as much. The wait depends on whether you choose standard or express service. This guide covers fees, the in-person process, documents and photos, processing times, the express option, children, applying abroad and the points where the sources disagree. It draws on the City of Amsterdam page (13 July 2026) on the Dutch government’s Single Digital Gateway, two Netherlands Worldwide pages (fees modified 1 July 2026 and costs abroad modified 11 September 2026), a Visafoto fee guide labeled 2026 and an IamExpat guide with 2026 fees. The last two are private sites, so confirm the fee with your own municipality before you book. For how renewal works in the United States, see our passport renewal guide.
Can You Renew a Dutch Passport?
No, you apply for a new passport using the standard procedure. IamExpat says “it is not possible to renew” a Dutch passport, and that you apply in person at the municipality (gemeente) where you are registered. Someone else can’t apply for you.
The wording matters for searching. Most municipal pages talk about “applying for a passport,” so a traveler who looks for a renewal form won’t find one.
How Much Does Passport Renewal Netherlands Cost?
Up to about €88.85 for an adult and €67.05 for a child in the Netherlands, and €169.15 and €147.40 abroad. The sources give slightly different adult maximums, so the table shows both.
Visafoto says municipalities set their own charges within the limits, so your office may charge less than the maximum. Amsterdam’s €88.85 is €0.20 higher than the €88.65 that Visafoto and IamExpat quote as the national maximum. The two sources can’t both be right about the cap, so read your own municipality’s fee list before you go.
What Does Each Route Cost in Total?
Standard service in the Netherlands costs €88.85 for an adult, and express adds about €60. The arithmetic uses the Amsterdam figures.
- Adult standard: €88.85, which works out to about €8.89 per year over the 10-year validity.
- Child standard: €67.05, or about €13.41 per year over 5 years.
- Adult urgent: €148.95, which is €60.10 more than standard.
- Adult abroad: €169.15, which is €80.30 more than the Amsterdam standard fee.
A family of two adults and two children pays about €311.80 in Amsterdam (€88.85 twice plus €67.05 twice) and €633.10 at a Dutch embassy (€169.15 twice plus €147.40 twice). The embassy route costs €321.30 more for that family, before any pop-up surcharge. Visafoto says the express service adds €60.30 to the maximum standard fee, which is consistent with the €148.95 urgent price on a base of €88.65.
How Does the Application Work?
Visit the municipality in person, bring your photo and old documents, pay by card and collect the passport. The sources describe the steps.
- Check whether your municipality requires an appointment. The Amsterdam page doesn’t mention booking and says you must visit a City Office in person.
- Bring all your passports and ID cards, including foreign and expired ones.
- Bring a recent colour photo that meets the official requirements.
- Pay by card, since cash is generally not accepted, according to Visafoto.
- Collect the passport in person, or request home delivery for a small postage fee when you apply, according to IamExpat.
IamExpat says dual nationals who let a Dutch passport lapse risk losing Dutch nationality, which is one reason to apply well before expiry. The source doesn’t give the legal basis, so check the rule with the municipality if it applies to you.
Which Documents and Photo Do You Need?
Your old passport or ID card, proof of identity and nationality, and a photo taken within the last six months. Amsterdam lists the passports and ID cards, and the photo rule. IamExpat adds that a current or expired passport or ID card is normally enough to prove identity and nationality, and that in some cases you need a nationality certificate instead.
The photo must be in colour and meet the official requirements, which the sources link to without detailing. A traveler who uses a snapshot from a drugstore photo booth should confirm that it meets the Dutch passport rules before the visit, since a rejected photo means a second trip.
How Long Does It Take?
About one week for standard service, and the next working day for express service. Amsterdam says processing takes roughly one week. IamExpat gives roughly five working days. The sources are close enough that planning for a week is safe.
For express service, Amsterdam says that if you apply before 14:00 you can collect the passport the next working day. IamExpat says this varies by municipality and costs more. If you no longer have your old passport, Amsterdam warns to allow for delays. For a same-day need, Amsterdam directs you to the Koninklijke Marechaussee (Royal Netherlands Marechaussee) for an emergency passport.
An applicant who files on a Monday at 10:00 and pays for express service can collect on Tuesday. The same applicant on standard service would collect the following Monday or Tuesday.
How Long Is a Dutch Passport Valid?
Ten years for adults and five years for children under 18. IamExpat gives both periods, while the Amsterdam and Netherlands Worldwide pages state no validity. The IamExpat guide adds that many countries require at least six months of validity on entry, so renew before you reach that point.
What Applies to Children?
Both parents must consent if both hold parental authority. Amsterdam says that if someone else holds parental authority, that person must consent, and that a consent form is available in Dutch. The child fee is €67.05 in Amsterdam, and the passport lasts five years. A child who turns 18 during a long trip abroad should have the adult passport sorted out before departure, since the child passport expires on its own schedule.
How Does It Work Abroad?
Book an appointment at a Dutch embassy or consulate, and expect delivery to take several weeks. IamExpat says delivery takes several weeks and that some municipalities allow postal applications. Netherlands Worldwide lists the embassy fees (€169.15 for adults, €147.40 for children) and says applications through VFS Global in nine countries carry a separate fee that varies by country. It says you will never be charged more than the actual costs.
The Netherlands Worldwide costs-abroad page lists an ID card at €167.80 for adults and €128.75 for children, and a business passport at the same price as the ordinary adult passport. The 2025 figures cited by IamExpat (€165.70 and €144.40) are lower, so a budget copied from an older guide will fall short by €3.45 for an adult (€169.15 minus €165.70).
What If You Lose Your Passport?
Make a declaration first, and the place depends on your region. IamExpat says that in Amsterdam, Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe and Limburg you report a lost or stolen passport to the police. Elsewhere you file a declaration of loss (verklaring van vermissing) at your municipality. Amsterdam adds that you should allow for delays when you no longer have your old passport, even if you pay for express service.
The fee for a replacement isn’t listed separately in the sources, and IamExpat says renewals cost the same as new applications. A traveler who loses a passport on Friday evening should file the declaration on Saturday, apply on Monday morning before 14:00 for express service, and expect to collect on Tuesday if the office finds nothing else missing.
Which Route Fits Which Applicant?
Use the standard municipal route if you live in the Netherlands, express if your trip is near, and the embassy if you live abroad. The table lines up the choices.
How Reliable Are the Sources?
Two are government pages, and the fee figures agree except for a €0.20 gap. The Amsterdam page (13 July 2026) and Netherlands Worldwide (July and September 2026) are official, though Amsterdam gives only its own fees and Netherlands Worldwide covers only embassy fees. Visafoto and IamExpat supply the validity, the national cap and the process, and both are private sites.
The Amsterdam page doesn’t state validity. The Visafoto page doesn’t state it either. Only IamExpat does, so the 10-year and 5-year figures rest on one source. Confirm them on your municipality’s page before you plan around them.
Because only one municipality’s page was read in full, the fee for your own town may differ. Visafoto says each municipality sets its own charge within the legal limit. A resident of Utrecht or Rotterdam should treat the Amsterdam figures as a benchmark, not as a quote, and check the local fee list or call the office.
What Should You Check Before You File?
Confirm your municipality’s fee, your photo and the express cut-off. Three quick checks save the most time.
- Look up your municipality’s fee list, because it may be below the €88.65 cap.
- Check the photo against the official requirements before the visit.
- Ask whether express service has a 14:00 cut-off at your office.
A traveler with a flight on 20 December should visit the office no later than the first week of December, which leaves room for the one-week standard wait and a second visit if the photo is rejected.
Which Mistakes Delay Passport Renewal Netherlands?
Going to the wrong municipality and arriving without the old documents cause most delays. Check each point first.
- Applying outside the municipality where you are registered.
- Forgetting the old passport or ID card, including expired ones.
- Bringing a photo older than six months or one that fails the rules.
- Bringing cash to an office that takes cards only.
- Applying for express service after the 14:00 cut-off.
- Sending someone else to apply for you.
- Budgeting the 2025 embassy fee of €165.70.
- Missing the second parent’s consent for a child.
FAQs
How much does passport renewal Netherlands cost?
About €88.85 for an adult and €67.05 for a child in Amsterdam, according to the city’s page of 13 July 2026.
How long does it take?
About one week for standard service. Express service delivers the next working day if you apply before 14:00.
How long is a Dutch passport valid?
Ten years for adults and five years for children under 18, according to IamExpat.
Can I renew online?
No. The sources say you must apply in person at the municipality where you are registered.
What does it cost abroad?
€169.15 for an adult and €147.40 for a child at a Dutch embassy, plus €26.85 at pop-up locations.
Do both parents need to consent?
Yes, if both hold parental authority, according to the Amsterdam page.
Conclusion
Passport renewal Netherlands is a new application made in person at your municipality, and costs up to €88.85 for an adult with about one week of waiting. Apply before 14:00 for express service if your trip is within days.
