Exceptions

You do not have to renounce your current nationality in the following cases:

• Because of your naturalisation as a Dutch citizen you automatically lose your original nationality.
• You can only renounce your original nationality after you have been naturalised as a Dutch citizen (however you then have to do so!).
• Your country’s legislation does not allow you to give up your nationality.
• You are married to or are the registered partner of a Dutch citizen.
• You are a recognised refugee.
• You were born in the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles or Aruba, and you are still living there at the time you submit your application.
• You cannot be expected to contact the authorities in the country of which you are a national.
• You have special and objectively assessable reasons for not renouncing your nationality.
• You are a national of a state that is not recognised by the Netherlands.  
• In order to renounce your current nationality you will have to pay a large sum of money to the authorities in your country. You must be able to demonstrate this.
• By renouncing your nationality you would lose certain rights, which would cause you serious financial losses. This could include consequences in terms of inheritance law. You must be able to demonstrate this.
• Before you can renounce your nationality you have to fulfil (or buy out) your military service. You must be able to demonstrate this.   

Click here to see which rules apply in your country in respect of renouncing your nationality.