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Nationality
The theme of nationality is about retaining and regaining Dutch nationality and our work to make dual nationality legally accessible to everyone.


SNBN Newsletter April 20: Update on dual nationality
Update wetsvoorstel dubbele nationaliteit, resultaten enquête & terugblik emigratiebeurs


SNBN Newsletter January 30: Coalition agreement finalized!
Coalitieakkoord: Groen Licht voor Openstelling Dubbele Nationaliteit voor Nederlanders Buiten Nederland!


SNBN Newsletter January 8
Voor meer aandacht voor Nederlanders buiten Nederland in de aanhoudende kabinetsformatie, mail nu met name de VVD en JA21!


SNBN Newsletter December 3: Cabinet Formation Opens the Door to Dual Nationality!
Yesterday, D66 and CDA released a joint coalition government document, explicitly not intended as a final document, but as a starting point for discussions with other political parties. This document is download here . Among other things, it states: By modernizing the nationality law , Dutch citizens abroad will not lose their nationality any faster than in our neighboring countries Germany, Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom. The fact that there is now, in 2


SNBN Newsletter August 20 - EXTRA EDITION
dual nationality bill launced today Dear Dutch citizen abroad, dear friends of the SNBN, For a long time, we were unable to report any...


Regaining Dutch citizenship: Council of State critical of strict rules
For several years now, a Dutch citizen who lost their EU citizenship along with their Dutch nationality can attempt to regain it through...


Current status of dual nationality
In October 2023, D66 and PvdA/GroenLinks introduced a new dual nationality bill – not from the then-government, but from the House of...


Loss of Dutch citizenship: The story of Melle
Melle Staelenberg Melle Staelenberg is the CEO of the Amsterdam-based marketing measurement agency, Objective Platform. Between 2006 and...


Dual Nationality Update
During the launch of the Day of the Dutch Citizens Abroad, a (semi-)spontaneous discussion arose among the members of parliament present...


Webinar Dual Nationality
The Dutch Foundation for Citizens Abroad (SNBN) organized a webinar on Dual Nationality and legislation in collaboration with lawyer Hermie de Voer of Everaert Advocaten Immigration Lawyers . Watch the full presentation here, including political commentary from SNBN chairman Eelco Keij. He also briefly introduces the webinar. Click below to download the PowerPoint presentation. First of all, thanks to Hermie de Voer of Everaert Advocaten Immigration Lawyers and also to eve


Dual Nationality
The SNBN is committed to maintaining Dutch nationality when acquiring another nationality. If you want to stay informed about the latest developments, subscribe to our Newsletter ! Current Dutch nationality law generally prohibits holding or acquiring another nationality. If you, as a Dutch citizen, wish to acquire another nationality, you must be aware that you could lose your Dutch citizenship. There are a few exceptions where the Dutch government may permit holding two (or
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