If you have lost your passport or ID card and are unable to obtain a new one before your departure, you might be eligible for an emergency passport from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. This temporary travel document is valid solely for the specific trip for which it is issued (with a maximum validity of one year) and is not accepted as a form of identification within the Netherlands. The fee for an emergency passport is €59.
You can only get an emergency passport in special cases and if you meet certain conditions. You are not guaranteed to receive it before your trip.
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
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.
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
Applying for an emergency passport costs €59. 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.