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Netherlands: Naturalisation and civic integration exam abroad in Australia

  • Appointment Required
  • Checked 24 October 2026

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

People living in Australia can start naturalisation as a Dutch citizen via the consulate-general and sit the civic integration exam there. Both are arranged by emailing for an appointment.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate-General in Sydney.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of the Netherlands.

How to apply

Request an appointment by email to syd-ca@minbuza.nl

Fees and processing time

Good to know

Fee list is the Australia 2026 list (page last modified 26 May 2026); amounts are in EUR, converted at the exchange rate on payment day. Sydney takes cards/Eftpos only (no cash); Canberra takes cash AUD only.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Netherlands's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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