Dutch passport
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A Dutch passport is issued to citizens of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
for the purpose of international travel. As the Netherlands only distinguish one category of citizen (Nederlandse (Dutch), NLD), for all countries in the Kingdom, passports are the same for all four countries. The passport also serves as a means of identification as required by the Dutch law since January 1, 2005 for all persons over the age of fourteen. Dutch passports are valid for a period of five years from issuing date. The passport complies to the rules (EG 2252/04) specified by the European Union
. Since August 26, 2006 all passports are issued as a biometric passport
with an embedded contactless smartcard RFID chip for storing biometric data.
, with the Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
emblazoned on the front cover. The words "EUROPESE UNIE" and "KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN" are inscribed above the coat of arms as well as "PASPOORT" , meaning Dutch passports comply with the design standards as set forth by the European Union. The Model 2006 biometric passport also features the ICAO biometric passport symbol on the bottom-right of the cover. The regular passport contains 34 pages 28 of which may be used for visas. Each chip also now contains record of the person's fingerprints.
The information page ends with the Machine Readable Zone starting with P
, English
and French
.
These captions are numbered and translations into in the twenty-three official languages of the European Union
are given on the last two pages of the passport.
'In naam van Hare Majesteit de Koningin der Nederlanden, Prinses van Oranje-Nassau, enz. enz. enz., verzoekt de Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken alle overheden van bevriende staten aan de houder van dit paspoort vrije en ongehinderde doorgang te verlenen alsmede alle hulp en bijstand te verschaffen.'
The term etc.etc.etc. reflects the large number other titles of the Queen, which are not normally mentioned.
Kingdom of the Netherlands
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a sovereign state and constitutional monarchy with territory in Western Europe and in the Caribbean. The four parts of the Kingdom—Aruba, Curaçao, the Netherlands, and Sint Maarten—are referred to as "countries", and participate on a basis of equality...
for the purpose of international travel. As the Netherlands only distinguish one category of citizen (Nederlandse (Dutch), NLD), for all countries in the Kingdom, passports are the same for all four countries. The passport also serves as a means of identification as required by the Dutch law since January 1, 2005 for all persons over the age of fourteen. Dutch passports are valid for a period of five years from issuing date. The passport complies to the rules (EG 2252/04) specified by the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
. Since August 26, 2006 all passports are issued as a biometric passport
Biometric passport
A biometric passport, also known as an e-passport or ePassport, is a combined paper and electronic passport that contains biometric information that can be used to authenticate the identity of travelers...
with an embedded contactless smartcard RFID chip for storing biometric data.
Physical Appearance
Dutch passports are maroonMaroon (color)
Maroon is a dark red color.-Etymology:Maroon is derived from French marron .The first recorded use of maroon as a color name in English was in 1789.-Maroon :...
, with the Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Coat of arms of the Netherlands
The Greater Coat of Arms of the Realm, , is the personal coat of arms of the monarch of the Netherlands . The government of the Netherlands uses a smaller version without the mantle or the pavilion or sometimes even only uses the shield and crown...
emblazoned on the front cover. The words "EUROPESE UNIE" and "KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN" are inscribed above the coat of arms as well as "PASPOORT" , meaning Dutch passports comply with the design standards as set forth by the European Union. The Model 2006 biometric passport also features the ICAO biometric passport symbol on the bottom-right of the cover. The regular passport contains 34 pages 28 of which may be used for visas. Each chip also now contains record of the person's fingerprints.
Identity Information Page
The Dutch passport includes the following data on the identity information page:- Photo of passport Holder
- Type (P)
- Code (NLD)
- Document No.
- (1) Surname
- (2) Given Names
- (3) Nationality (Nederlandse)
- (4) Date of issue
- (5) Date of birth
- (6) Date of expiry
- (7) Place of birth
- (8) Sex
- (9) Height
- (10) Personal Identification Number
- (11) Authority
- (12) Holder's Signature
The information page ends with the Machine Readable Zone starting with P
Languages
For each item in the passport captions are provided in DutchDutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
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These captions are numbered and translations into in the twenty-three official languages of the European Union
Languages of the European Union
The languages of the European Union are languages used by people within the member states of the European Union. They include the twenty-three official languages of the European Union along with a range of others...
are given on the last two pages of the passport.
Passport Note
The Dutch passport contains on its inside cover in Dutch, English and French the words:'In naam van Hare Majesteit de Koningin der Nederlanden, Prinses van Oranje-Nassau, enz. enz. enz., verzoekt de Minister van Buitenlandse Zaken alle overheden van bevriende staten aan de houder van dit paspoort vrije en ongehinderde doorgang te verlenen alsmede alle hulp en bijstand te verschaffen.'
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- In the name of her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, etc.etc.etc., the Minister of Foreign Affairs requests all authorities of friendly powers to allow the bearer of the present passport to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford the bearer every assistance and protection which may be necessary.
The term etc.etc.etc. reflects the large number other titles of the Queen, which are not normally mentioned.
Validity
The regular and business passports are valid for a five year period from date of issue. A second passport is valid for a period of two years from date of issue. Emergency passports are valid for the duration of the journey, but no longer than a period of one year from date of issue. Foreigners passports are valid for the same period as the corresponding residence permit is valid.Types of passports
- Regular passport issued for holiday and business travels and for identification required by Dutch law. The passport is valid for a period of five years from issuing date.
- Second passport issued for business purposes only to those citizens travelling frequently and experiencing problems when entering countries because of visa (stamps) present in the regular passport or because the regular passport is in process for obtaining other visa by a foreign embassy. The passport is valid for a period of two years from date of issue.
- Business passport issued with additional pages that may be used for visa. The business passport contains 66 pages and is valid for a period of five years from issuing date.
- Diplomatic passport issued to people representing the Dutch government on official business and offering diplomatic immunityDiplomatic immunityDiplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity and a policy held between governments that ensures that diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution under the host country's laws...
as defined by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic RelationsVienna Convention on Diplomatic RelationsThe Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 is an international treaty that defines a framework for diplomatic relations between independent countries. It specifies the privileges of a diplomatic mission that enable diplomats to perform their function without fear of coercion or...
. The passport contains 66 pages. - Service passport issued to people representing the Dutch government on official business, but without offering diplomatic immunityDiplomatic immunityDiplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity and a policy held between governments that ensures that diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution under the host country's laws...
. The passport contains 66 pages. - Emergency passport (pink cover) issued to Dutch citizens who are unable to obtain a proper passport in time for travel, strict rules apply.
- Alien's passport (green cover) issued for travelling purposes to non-Dutch residents of The Netherlands who are unable to obtain a passport from their own government.
- Laissez-Passer (blue cover) emergency travel document with 8 pages containing handwritten information.
See also
- Visa requirements for Dutch citizensVisa requirements for Dutch citizens-Africa:-Americas:-Asia:-Europe:-Oceania:-See also:*Dutch passport*Visa policy in the European Union*Visa policy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean*Dutch nationality law-References:...
- Passports of the European Union
- Dutch identity cardDutch identity cardThe Dutch identity card is an official non-compulsory identity document issued to Dutch nationals in the European part of the Netherlands and certain diplomatic missions...
- Dutch nationality lawDutch nationality lawDutch nationality law is based primarily on the principle of Jus sanguinis and is governed by the Kingdom act regarding Dutch citizenship . Thus citizenship is conferred primarily by birth to a Dutch parent, irrespective of place of birth...
- Dutch passport information on PRADO
- Visa policy in the European Union
- Visa policy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Caribbean