TheShankster
Indian looking for information about Netherlands
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Registration: 08 June 2021
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 ...
@Ace Mac Sorry, there was no interview. What part of my thread are you referring to, so I can answer specifically? 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 ...
So, as a happy end to this story, I received my naturalisation certificate yesterday at the Dutch Embassy in London.I had applied on the 25th of April, and I learned yesterday that it was already approved and granted on the 20th of June (7 weeks ... 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 ...
@manneke87 Thanks.The option procedure was pretty straightforward and took about 8-9 weeks in all.That was it. If you've been in touch with the IND, then you should be on the way already.Just give it a bit more time. It should come soon enough. 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 ...
@Joyce101If you scroll up in this thread, you can see some of the links I have posted.Here is what I have learned (although you might need to check everything and confirm in case things have changed since I went through the process):If you are ... 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 ...
Cynic wrote:SimCityAT wrote:Ramses K. wrote:The last thing I say about this whole question is that it would amaze me if the topic starter would get the Dutch nationality. The rules about it are very strict and they are not lenient at all.Well, what ... 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 ...
@Joyce101 Hi Joyce,Sorry, I don't seem to get notifications from the forum.I'll post everything in detail in just a bit.Thanks! 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 ...
Hi folks, Just dropping by with an update. Around the time of the last post, I started studying for my Dutch exams for the inburgering, having had no prior experience or knowledge of the language. I have had at least 2 visits to the Dutch ... 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 ...
UPDATE: When I spoke to the IND.NL over the phone yesterday, they promised a callback within 24-48 hours. I was very impressed that I got a callback this morning. The lady was very patient over the phone and answered all the questions very ... 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 ...
LOL - some people always have to be right, no matter what. Whatever, man. If it makes you happy to have my application refused ... For the record, this thread was never about whether I would get my Dutch nationality, but whether I was eligible 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 ...
I agree it's time to do that. Let's wait and see. 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 ...
I agree, Cynic. You might be right too. I just want to make sure I don't look back and think "If I only had!" - And if it doesn't work out, well - at least I gave it a decent shot. At least it eliminates all the other options and ... 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 ...
Actually, believe it or not, the time requirement for naturalisation if you are married to a Dutch citizen is just that you need to be together officially for at least 3 years prior to the application - not 5 years. [link under review] Here is the ... 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 ...
Hi Cynic, Thanks for the explanation. I do believe you don't have to be a resident in the Netherlands to apply for Dutch citizenship. But you cannot apply to be Dutch if you are living in the country of your passport nationality. But the ... Read More