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Refugees or aliens passport
Apply for a refugee passport or alien’s passport
Do you live in the Netherlands and are you unable to obtain a passport from your country of origin? Then you may be eligible for a refugee passport or an alien’s passport. You must have a valid residence permit and be registered in the municipality of Helmond.
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You can apply for a passport if you meet the conditions below.
For a refugee passport:
- You have been granted official refugee status in the Netherlands.
- You are registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP) of the municipality of Helmond.
- You have a valid Dutch residence permit.
- You are unable to obtain a passport from your country of origin.
For an alien’s passport:
- You are not a Dutch national and you have not been granted refugee status.
- You are registered in the BRP of the municipality of Helmond.
- You have a valid Dutch residence permit.
- You are unable to obtain a passport from your country of origin.
When applying for a refugee or alien’s passport, bring the following items with you:
- Your valid Dutch residence permit
- One passport photo that meets Dutch requirements
- (If available) Documents showing that you cannot obtain a passport from your country of origin
Do you apply for a passport for a child under 18? Then bring the child to the appointment. In addition to the above, you should include your own passport or ID-card and written permission from both parents or guardians.
You can apply for a refugee passport or an alien’s passport by making an appointment at the Huis voor de Stad.
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The costs in 2024 are:
- €63.40 for a refugee or alien’s passport for persons aged 18 or older
- €41.55 for a refugee or alien’s passport for persons under 18
You pay the amount upon application.
You will receive your passport after about 8 to 10 weeks. We will notify you when you can collect the passport at the City Office.