Have you lost your passport or ID card and are unable to obtain a new one before your trip, even with an expedited application at the municipality? Then you may be able to apply for an emergency passport with the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. This is a temporary travel document. An emergency passport is only valid for the duration of the trip and can be valid for up to one year. In the Netherlands, you cannot use an emergency passport as an ID. An emergency passport costs € 57.
An emergency passport is issued only under exceptional circumstances and subject to specific conditions. There is no guarantee that you will receive it in time for your intended travel.
Who can apply?
You can apply for an emergency passport if:
- You have Dutch nationality.
- You are unable to obtain a new passport or ID card in time at the municipality, even with an urgent application.
What do you need?
To apply for an emergency passport, you will need:
- Proof you cannot delay your trip, like flight tickets and hotel bookings.
- Proof that you were unable to obtain a travel document in time, not even with an expedited procedure.
- Any other travel documents you might have.
- A valid form of ID, such as a Dutch driving license, and/or a recent, certified copy of your Personal Records Database (BRP) showing your nationality. This must be in a sealed envelope from your municipality.
- A recent passport photo that meets the necessary requirements.
If you cannot provide the usual ID, you will need a certified copy of your recent new travel document application (RAAS form), in a sealed envelope from your municipality.
Where can you apply?
You can apply for an emergency passport at the following locations:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Address: Departure Hall 1, Emergency Documents Office, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Opening hours: 24/7
IJmuiden
Address: Sluisplein 33, IJmuiden
Opening hours: 24/7
Groningen Airport Eelde
Address: Machlaan 8, Eelde
Opening hours: 07:00 - 22:30 hours
Coevorden
Address: Eendrachtstraat 16, Coevorden
Opening hours: 08:00 - 22:00 hours
Hoek van Holland
Address: Stationsweg 10, Hoek van Holland
Opening hours: 07:30 - 21:00 hours
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Address: Brandenburgbaan 6, Rotterdam
Opening hours: 24/7
Eindhoven Airport
Address: Service & Intake, Luchthavenweg 25, Eindhoven
Opening hours: 06:30 - 22:00 hours
Maastricht Aachen Airport
Address: Vliegveldweg 134, Maastricht Airport
Opening hours: 06:30 - 22:30 hours
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Departure Hall 1, Emergency Documents Office. Opening hours: 24/7.
IJmuiden
Sluisplein 33, 1975 AG IJmuiden. Opening hours: 24/7.
Groningen Airport Eelde
Machlaan 8, 9761 TK Eelde. Opening hours: 07:00 - 22:30.
Coevorden
Eendrachtstraat 16, 7742 SZ Coevorden. Opening hours: 08:00 - 22:00.
Hoek van Holland
Stationsweg 10, 3151 HS Hoek van Holland. Opening hours: 07:30 - 21:00.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
Brandenburgbaan 6, 3045 AP Rotterdam. Opening hours: 24/7.
Eindhoven Airport
Luchthavenweg 25, 5657 EA Eindhoven. Opening hours: 06:30 - 22:00.
Maastricht Aachen Airport
Vliegveldweg 134, 6199 AD Maastricht Airport. Opening hours: 06:30 - 22:30.
Cost
An emergency passport costs € 57. You can pay with cash, a debit card or credit card. Please note, if you use a credit card, you will need to pay transaction costs.