uabb domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/sites/lawfirmbackup_200125/wordpress/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131Perhaps you’ve heard of increasing numbers of Israelis obtaining European citizenship in recent years, particularly Dutch citizenship<\/a>, and perhaps you have even entertained the notion yourself. If so, you must be aware that Israelis with an additional European citizenship enjoy many benefits of a Dutch passport and privileges<\/a> unavailable to those with Israeli citizenship alone.<\/p>\n Our office\u2019s staff of experts on acquiring European citizenship helps hundreds of Israelis eligible for European citizenship every year to exercise this right. We guide them through the various bureaucratic procedures required by the authorities in each country, in addition to the legal procedures required here in Israel.<\/p>\n Whenever the subject of obtaining European citizenship arises here in Israel, the first thing that comes to mind is almost always Portuguese citizenship<\/a>. However, many Israelis are not even aware of the fact that they are eligible for Dutch citizenship and a Dutch passport, which, like every other European passport, entitles the bearer to many kinds of benefits. In this article we explain the many possibilities open to Dutch citizens and summarize the eligibility requirements for Dutch citizenship, as well as providing a brief overview of the application process. Before we begin, we would like to remind you that you are welcome to contact us to receive professional consultation over the phone at any stage, or to schedule a meeting in our offices in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.<\/p>\n Firstly, it is important to understand that anyone holding a Dutch passport in fact holds a passport of the European Union. The European Union consists of 27 countries in Europe and resembles a super-state, having a joint parliament, laws, a common economy and a common currency \u2013 the well-known Euro. The Union we see today may have been officially founded in the early 1990s, but its roots go back to the 1950s, to the economic syndicates created by the European super-powers following the two World Wars. The Netherlands was one of the first countries to join the early versions of the Union under the economic syndicate of Europe\u2019s coal and steel industry, alongside West Germany, France, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg. The Netherlands was and still is one of the longest-standing and most stable members of the European Union.<\/p>\n Why, then, have European Union passports become so sought-after in recent years? Well, there are numerous reasons. Here are the most important and notable ones:<\/p>\n It is important to know that there many more considerable benefits beyond those listed above, such as substantial tax benefits in most EU countries (Israel is among the notorious top ten countries with the highest tax rates in the world<\/a>), access to some of the world\u2019s most advanced medical systems, automatic issuance of visas to the United States for European citizens, and more.<\/p>\n It must be said that the requirements are rather strict. In general, those eligible for a Holland passport under certain conditions are those with at least one parent who is a Dutch citizen, although it is also possible to obtain a Holland passport by investing<\/a> in the economy of the Netherlands, even for those with no Dutch roots whatsoever. Note that people with dual citizenship (Israeli and Dutch) risk losing their Dutch citizenship if they do not renew their passport<\/a> within a certain time frame.<\/p>\n In addition to the above, if you know of some existing family tie to former Netherlands citizens, we strongly recommend checking if you are eligible for a passport. In many cases, the process of obtaining Netherlands citizenship ends up being much simpler than expected.<\/p>\n In summary \u2013 a Netherlands passport is in fact a European passport, therefore whoever holds one gains access to many benefits, as well as the ability to pass the passport on to future generations. If you are unsure whether you qualify for a Netherlands passport or not, or if you know you are eligible but are unsure how to exercise your right and would like to receive assistance and guidance through the entire process from beginning to end \u2013 contact our offices today and we will be happy to help you gain all the benefits of a European Union passport. By the way, if you do not end up being eligible for a Dutch passport, we can look into additional possibilities. In many cases we have found an alternative way for a client to acquire a European passport from another country, so it is always worth a try.<\/p>\n [author_and_contact_info]<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Perhaps you’ve heard of increasing numbers of Israelis obtaining European citizenship in recent years, particularly Dutch citizenship, and perhaps you have even entertained the notion yourself. 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<\/p>\nA few words on the European Union<\/u><\/h4>\n
Dutch citizenship \u2013 Benefits and Possibilities<\/u><\/h4>\n
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How may one obtain a Holland passport?<\/u><\/h4>\n
Contact our experts<\/u><\/h4>\n