🇳🇱 Netherlands · Citizenship

Three-year naturalisation exception for a Dutch partner

A married, registered or qualifying unmarried partner who has lived continuously with the same Dutch citizen may use an exception to the ordinary five-year residence period, subject to the applicable conditions.

Timing

Check the official residence-period rule.

Government fee note

Check the official fee schedule.

Eligibility requirements

Detailed settlement conditions are not yet translated for this language. Check the official sources below.

Application and documents

Check the official application processing guidance.

Official sources and verification record

Last verified2026-08-07

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