Netherlands citizenship by DNA-test<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) may offer a DNA test to prove the Dutch parentage of a child in case official documents (such as the birth-certificate) are insufficient or missing. The IND will schedule the DNA desk in Utrecht. Overseas, the IND offers DNA appointments at the Dutch embassy. The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) will determine the biological parenthood of the child by means of a saliva swab. The test is free of charge. A countercheck by a Dutch Accreditation Council (RVA) recognized laboratory, may be accepted, if the parent disagrees with the result; but the parent has to pay for such a check out of pocket.<\/p>\n

Dutch citizenship by adoption<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Adopted minor children of a Dutch may apply for a Dutch passport; provided the adoption procedure was in line with the Dutch guidelines for adoption as defined in The Hague Adoption Convention of the Dutch Civil Code. All family ties with the biological parents of the adopted child must be cut prior to receiving citizenship.<\/p>\n

Applying for a Dutch passport<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If your child meet any of the criteria as described above, you may apply for a Dutch passport for children. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) \u2013 under the responsibility of the Ministry of Justice and Security \u2013 will process the application. You may apply at the Dutch consulate in your country of residence.<\/p>\n

Loss of Dutch nationality<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Once the child has received a Dutch passport, there are several ways in which they may lose it again; for instance if the Dutch parent loses their Dutch nationality or if the child receives another nationality through one of the parents. In general, a minor child will not<\/em> lose a Dutch passport if one of the following conditions is met:<\/p>\n

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• One of the parents remains Dutch<\/li>\n
• The new nationality is of the country where the child was born and currently lives<\/li>\n
• The new nationality is of a country where the child has lived for at least five consecutive years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  Advocate Joshua Pex or one of the other advocates of the firm are here to help you with the application of a passport for your child. Arrange a consultation in our offices in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem or by phone skype zoom. We can review your personal situation, and guide you through the application process.<\/p>\n

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