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Application for Dutch citizenship

If you do not have the Dutch nationality, in some cases, you can obtain the Dutch nationality by option or naturalization.
For more information about option and naturalization visit the website of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) of the Ministry of Security and Justice of the Netherlands: www.ind.nl. 

On this page you can find the brochure 'How can you become a Dutch national? The procedure on Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten'. 

The following rates apply for option and naturalization for 2026:

  • Option, 1 person                                                      Cg 481,--
  • Option, pair (couple)                                                Cg 823,--
  • Option, co - opting a minor                                      Cg 52,--  (per minor)
  • Naturalization, single                                               Cg 2373,--
  • Naturalization, common (couple)                             Cg 3029,--
  • Naturalization, including naturalization minor          Cg 350,-- (per minor)

You may obtain further information regarding option and naturalization through our telephone consultation service during the following times:

  • Monday to Thursday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

 

 

Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is provided for general information and is only intended as such. The information provided is not legally binding. The Office of the Governor of St. Maarten is not liable for any damage that may occur due to ambiguity or incompleteness of the data contained in this website.