Dutch passport fees in 2026
- Adult passport (maximum)
- €88.65 1
- Child under 18 (maximum)
- €67.05 1
- Express delivery
- €60.30 2
- Adult passport at an embassy
- €169.15 3
- Emergency passport
- €60.25 2
- Validity
- 10 years adult, 5 years child 4
Dutch passport fee table
The government sets maximum fees each year 2. Each fee has a national part and a town part 2.
| Passport | National part | Town part (maximum) | Total (maximum) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, 18 and over | €49.65 | €39.00 | €88.65 |
| Child under 18 | €28.05 | €39.00 | €67.05 |
| Express delivery | €60.30 | None | €60.30 |
Renewal and children
You cannot extend a Dutch passport. You apply for a new one and pay the normal fee 1.
A child under 18 pays up to €67.05 and gets a passport valid for five years 1,4. These validity rules apply to documents issued since 9 March 2014 4.
Express and emergency passports
A passport is usually ready for collection about five working days after you apply, and it can take up to four weeks 5. Many towns offer an express procedure, and your town website lists what it offers 5. The national express fee is €60.30 2.
An emergency passport is issued by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee only in very exceptional cases 6. It costs €60.25 2. It is valid only for the trip it was issued for 6.
To get an emergency passport you must show proof that the trip cannot be postponed, such as tickets, and proof that you could not get a passport in time, even with express service 6. Not every country accepts an emergency passport 6.
Extra fees
How to apply
You apply in person at the town hall where you live 5. Check your town website for the exact fee, since it can be lower than the maximum 1.
Applying from abroad
Dutch citizens abroad can apply at a designated embassy or consulate, or at certain border towns in the Netherlands 5. The fees are higher 3.
At embassies and consulates an adult passport costs €169.15 and a child's passport €147.40 3. At the border towns the maximum is €133.65 for an adult and €112.10 for a child 3. Embassies may add a surcharge 3.
Common questions
How much is a Dutch passport in 2026?
Up to €88.65 for an adult and €67.05 for a child, set by your town 1.
How much does an express Dutch passport cost?
The national express fee is €60.30 on top of the passport fee 2.
How much is a Dutch passport at an embassy?
€169.15 for an adult and €147.40 for a child 3.
How long does a Dutch passport take?
About five working days, and up to four weeks 5.
How much is a passport for a Dutch child?
Up to €67.05 in the Netherlands and €147.40 at an embassy or consulate 1,3.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email hello@passportfees.org with the official link.
Sources
- Rijksoverheid: Wat zijn de kosten van paspoorten en identiteitskaarten?
- RvIG: Tarieven reisdocumenten 2026
- Rijksoverheid: Tarieven paspoort en ID-kaart buitenland 2026
- Rijksoverheid: Hoe lang is een paspoort of Nederlandse identiteitskaart geldig?
- Rijksoverheid: Hoe kan ik een paspoort of identiteitskaart aanvragen?
- Rijksoverheid: Wanneer en hoe kan ik een noodpaspoort krijgen?
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