Applying for or renewing a business passport
Do you often travel abroad? Then the business passport might be something for you. This passport has 66 pages instead of 34, providing more space for customs stamps and visas. Business passport applications are made in person to the local authority. You will need to make an appointment for this. We cannot help you without an appointment. Your business passport will be ready for collection in about six working days. The dates available online are the only options. Please do not telephone for other dates.
What do you need to take with you to the Town Hall?
When applying, please bring the following:
- All identity documents and passports you have. Even if they have expired.
- A passport photo that is no more than 6 months old at the time of application and that meets the requirements.
- Means of payment. You can pay for the identity card in cash or by debit card.
- Are you applying for a business passport for your child or children as a parent?
- Bring your child(ren) with you to the Town Hall. You must also take your child with you when you collect the passport.
Having a passport delivered
You can have your business passport delivered to you at home or your place of work.
Are you under the age of 18?
If someone under the age of 18 is applying, the permission of all authorities is required. One parent or guardian must accompany the application. You can request permission via the online form Declaration of consent for minor children or the document Declaration of consent for minor children (PDF, 442.13 KB). If you choose to complete the document, you must also bring a copy of your ID.
How long is a business passport valid?
- A new business passport for adults remains valid for 10 years.
- A new business passport for children and people under the age of 18 is valid for five years.
Travelling with your children
Children should always carry their own passport or identity card when traveling abroad. Are you traveling by yourself with a minor child? In that case, you require the consent of the other parent with custody, or someone else with guardianship of the child. You will find information about consent on the website of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee.
Proof of parental authority
Some countries ask for a certificate stating that the adult travelling with the child is genuinely the parent or custodian. Check with the embassy or consulate of the country you want to go to. You will find information about checks at the Dutch border at the website of the Rijksoverheid (central government).
Have you lost your ID card or has it been stolen?
Report this as soon as possible online to the public authority. This is necessary to prevent misuse. We will invalidate your ID card as soon as we receive this report. That means that you will no longer be able to use it you relocate it. You will need to hand it in to the local authority.
Unwilling or unable to report the loss online?
In that case, make an appointment with the local authority. You complete a declaration of loss at the counter of the town hall. We will check your identity. Once we have done that, you can apply for your new document immediately. It is no longer necessary to report the loss to the police.
Visa
Each country has its own rules for foreign nationals visiting the country. A valid Dutch passport is sufficient in some cases. However, you may also need a visa.
Do you want to know if you need a visa for the country you want to go to?
You can read more information on the website the Rijksoverheid.
Do you want to apply for a visa?
You can apply for a visa at organisations like the ANWB (The Royal Dutch Tourist Association).
Charges
Type of travel document | Amount |
---|---|
Passport, Business Passport and second passport (over the age of 18) | € 86.80 |
Passport, Business Passport and second passport (under the age of 18) | € 65.70 |
ID card (over the age of 18) | € 78.50 |
ID card (under the age of 18) | € 42.30 |
Travel document for refugees/aliens | € 65.70 |
Urgent applications | € 59.00 extra |
Having travel documents delivered | € 18.00 |
What do you need to take with you to the Town Hall?
When applying, please bring the following:
- All identity documents and passports you have. Even if they have expired.
- A passport photo that is no more than 6 months old at the time of application and that meets the requirements.
- Means of payment. You can pay for the identity card in cash or by debit card.
- Are you applying for a business passport for your child or children as a parent?
- Bring your child(ren) with you to the Town Hall. You must also take your child with you when you collect the passport.
Having a passport delivered
You can have your business passport delivered to you at home or your place of work.
Are you under the age of 18?
If someone under the age of 18 is applying, the permission of all authorities is required. One parent or guardian must accompany the application. You can request permission via the online form Declaration of consent for minor children or the document Declaration of consent for minor children (PDF, 442.13 KB). If you choose to complete the document, you must also bring a copy of your ID.
How long is a business passport valid?
- A new business passport for adults remains valid for 10 years.
- A new business passport for children and people under the age of 18 is valid for five years.
Travelling with your children
Children should always carry their own passport or identity card when traveling abroad. Are you traveling by yourself with a minor child? In that case, you require the consent of the other parent with custody, or someone else with guardianship of the child. You will find information about consent on the website of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee.
Proof of parental authority
Some countries ask for a certificate stating that the adult travelling with the child is genuinely the parent or custodian. Check with the embassy or consulate of the country you want to go to. You will find information about checks at the Dutch border at the website of the Rijksoverheid (central government).
Have you lost your ID card or has it been stolen?
Report this as soon as possible online to the public authority. This is necessary to prevent misuse. We will invalidate your ID card as soon as we receive this report. That means that you will no longer be able to use it you relocate it. You will need to hand it in to the local authority.
Unwilling or unable to report the loss online?
In that case, make an appointment with the local authority. You complete a declaration of loss at the counter of the town hall. We will check your identity. Once we have done that, you can apply for your new document immediately. It is no longer necessary to report the loss to the police.
Visa
Each country has its own rules for foreign nationals visiting the country. A valid Dutch passport is sufficient in some cases. However, you may also need a visa.
Do you want to know if you need a visa for the country you want to go to?
You can read more information on the website the Rijksoverheid.
Do you want to apply for a visa?
You can apply for a visa at organisations like the ANWB (The Royal Dutch Tourist Association).
Charges
Type of travel document | Amount |
---|---|
Passport, Business Passport and second passport (over the age of 18) | € 86.80 |
Passport, Business Passport and second passport (under the age of 18) | € 65.70 |
ID card (over the age of 18) | € 78.50 |
ID card (under the age of 18) | € 42.30 |
Travel document for refugees/aliens | € 65.70 |
Urgent applications | € 59.00 extra |
Having travel documents delivered | € 18.00 |