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Fintech bank account as an alternative to a Dutch bank account
"Fintech banks," also known as "neobanks" or "digital banks," are a relatively new phenomenon in the financial market. Examples of...


Reduction and closure of Dutch consulates and embassies
In recent years, many embassies and consulates have shrunk or closed due to budget cuts. As a result, many Dutch citizens have to travel...


Tips for renewing your passport
Tip: Once you live abroad, a new passport costs about twice as much as when you were still living in the Netherlands. On top of that,...


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...


Cancelling bank accounts: politicians ask for our experiences
The D66 bill, which aims to ensure that every Dutch citizen living outside the Netherlands has the right to a Dutch bank account, will...
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