manneke87
Kenyan looking for information about Netherlands
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Dutch Passport application experience (outside the Netherlands) by manneke87
Hi,I applied for a Dutch passport for the first time from here in Kenya. I applied in late February. The IND website states that it takes more or less 4 weeks for a passport application to be processed. It's now heading to 2 months since I applied. ...
Hi,I finally got an email to collect my Dutch passport.In total it took 8 weeks and afew days.I Read More
Dutch Passport application experience (outside the Netherlands) by manneke87
Hi,I applied for a Dutch passport for the first time from here in Kenya. I applied in late February. The IND website states that it takes more or less 4 weeks for a passport application to be processed. It's now heading to 2 months since I applied. ...
@Primadonna thank you for your response. I guess it's a matter of patience. It's anxiety provoking. Read More
Dutch Passport application experience (outside the Netherlands)
Hi,I applied for a Dutch passport for the first time from here in Kenya. I applied in late February. The IND website states that it takes more or less 4 weeks for a passport application to be processed. It's now heading to 2 months since I applied. ... Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
Hi,This is my final post on this topic.I finally got my response from the Dutch government (court). They ruled that because I lost my Kenyan citizenship before I lost my Dutch nationality then it wasn't possible to lose my Dutch Nationality.Their ... Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
@mekaliaThank you for your message of encouragement. Yes I lost my Dutch nationality automatically because I lived more than 10 years with dual nationality and without applying for a dutch passport. I recently consulted my government and I found out ... Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
Hi Again, My journey continues. My objection was posted more than 6 months ago and four weeks ago I had my first objection case session with the IND where I presented more evidence to support my case. They also asked me questions through a virtual ... Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
Happy new year,So I am back again. My legal representative has began the objection process. I shall keep updating on this thread on how it goes and what it involves.Please note that this procedure (proportionality test) is a rather new process and ... Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
Hi Guys,After the IND was given a warning of default they finally made their decision and sent me a very long letter.Unfortunately they decided not to give me back my Dutch nationality. They sited:"In view of the facts and circumstances at hand as a ... Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
Another update : I gave the IND a notice of default and asked that they provide a decision in two weeks or start serving the penalty.So let's see what happens in two weeks, hopefully by the new year we have an answer.Merry Christmas to everyone and ... Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
update on my propotionality test statusSo the decision deadline for my application passed on 7th December. I contacted IND via telephone all the way from Kenya, it took about 30 to 45 minutes before someone picked my call. They quickly assisted to ... Read More
Applying to be Dutch in the UK by TheShankster
Hi folks, Glad to be here. I just wanted to get clarification based on our personal situation - to see if we're thinking along the right lines. In my particular situation, my wife, who is a UK national, became Dutch through the option ...
Congratulations ًں‘ڈ (I had written another congratulations message but for some reason I cannot see the post so I am writing another one)I am very happy for you and thank you for giving a response. It gives hope to the once who are waiting or ... Read More
Applying to be Dutch in the UK by TheShankster
Hi folks, Glad to be here. I just wanted to get clarification based on our personal situation - to see if we're thinking along the right lines. In my particular situation, my wife, who is a UK national, became Dutch through the option ...
@TheShankster congratulations to you!! I am very happy for you! All the best and thank you for giving us feedback. It gives hope to some of us still waiting. Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
@Cheryl I haven't been so lucky unfortunately in getting a genuine life experience. Not the theoretical options available Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
@Cynic thank you for the positive feedback. I understand in theory every possible scenario that you just mentioned.I just needed to hear from another human being who has gone through the process, about their experience, it's meaning and the journey ... Read More
Proportionality test via option procedure by manneke87
I am Kenyan by birth, I automatically lost my Dutch nationality due to the fact i had dual citizenship and I have lived outside the Netherlands for over 10 years without applying for a dutch passport ( also due to the fact i didnt know that i ...
Greetings all,My name is Manneke.I have asked severally and with no relevant response in these forums if anyone has experience with obtaining dutch citizenship by the option procedure. I would be very grateful if someone shared their experience ... Read More