Avoid long waits: Book your passport or ID renewal early in 2026
Thousands of Dutch residents face expiring passports and ID cards in 2026, leading to longer wait times. Book your renewal appointment at least a month before your travel plans to avoid delays, especially if you're traveling during peak holiday seasons.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Expected peak period | April to August 2026 |
| Extra opening days | March 30, April 13, June 22, June 29, July 6 |
| Extra opening hours | 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM |
| Recommended booking time | At least one month before document expiry or planned travel |
| Affected documents | Passports and identity cards |
The Dutch government issues and renews travel documents such as passports and ID cards for residents. Municipalities are responsible for managing appointments and ensuring timely processing to avoid disruptions for citizens traveling or needing identification.
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Does your passport or ID card expire? Make an appointment in time!
In 2026, the validity of many residents' passports or identity cards will expire. As a result, we expect extra crowds from April to August 2026. During this period, waiting times for appointments may increase. Therefore, make an appointment in time! Do this about a month before your travel document expires. This way, you can avoid long waiting times and will have plenty of time in case you plan to go on holiday.
Extra opening hours
To minimize waiting times as much as possible, we will be open extra on the following days from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM:
- Monday, March 30
- Monday, April 13
- Monday, June 22
- Monday, June 29
- Monday, July 6