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      • The new government – Outline agreement between the PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB factions, 2024 coalition agreement
      • Dutch Nationality Law (The Netherlands)
      • Are you Dutch? Prove it!?
        • Are you Dutch? Prove it!?
        • The Zuidwijk Family
          • The Zuidwijk Family
          • RWN Artikel 16 lid 2e en de Zuidwijk Familie
          • The Zuidwijk family – short history
      • The 5- 10- 13-Year Clocks and Loss of Dutch Nationality
      • The Netherlands is not always recognising minors their Dutch nationality – Law RWN Article 16 paragraph 2e and 2f.
      • Proportionality Test / Tjebbes change of Dutch nationality law 35859- (R2157)
      • Dutch Historical Age of Majority or Maturity
      • Video Tips and Hints – FAQs Answered
      • Interviews Dutch Nationality
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      • Possible practical challenges of Return/Repair of South African Citizenship
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      • Japanese Nationality Act 国籍法
    • The 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction – the case of Japan
      • The 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction – the case of Japan
      • 1980年ハーグ条約(国際的な子の奪取の民事上の側面に関する条約)-日本の場合
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Video Tips and Hints – FAQs Answered

  • Kris explains! – 01- Introduction
    Kris is a Specialist Dutch Nationality Lawyer (jurist) and assists expats and migrants worldwide. In this series of videos he answers some frequently asked questions. … for expats, by expats … More Video Tips and Hints – FAQs answered here.
  • Kris explains! – 02- How to travel as a dual national/citizen
    Kris explains! How to travel as a dual national/citizen? Which passport to use when? Travel between your countries and other countries. Switching passports between borders. How to avoid immigration and legal confusion, and thus how to avoid missing flights etc. … for expats, by expats … More Video Tips and Hints – FAQs answered here.
  • Kris explains! 03 – I am told I am no longer Dutch!? Can I get my nationality/citizenship back?
    Kris explains! I am told I am no longer Dutch!? Can I get my nationality/citizenship back? You may indeed have lost your Dutch nationality. However, the officials are not always correct. And yes, there are several routes to repair your Dutch nationality / citizenship. … for expats, by expats … More Video Tips and Hints… Read more: Kris explains! 03 – I am told I am no longer Dutch!? Can I get my nationality/citizenship back?
  • Kris explains! 04 – I am married to a Dutch citizen. Can I become Dutch?
    Kris explains! I am married to a Dutch citizen. Can I become Dutch? Yes you can, after 3+ years of marriage AND cohabitation. Anywhere in the world except while resident in the country of other nationality. FYI, a Civil Registered Partnership is equal to marriage but not all foreign partnerships are accepted by the Netherlands.… Read more: Kris explains! 04 – I am married to a Dutch citizen. Can I become Dutch?
  • Kris explains! 05 – Loss of Dutch Nationality and how to prevent loss
    Kris explains! Loss of Dutch nationality/citizenship and understanding how to prevent such loss. At 17 minutes this is a long one. … for expats, by expats … More Video Tips and Hints – FAQs answered here.
  • Kris explains! 06 – Waarom de filmpjes en info in het Engels?
    Waarom de filmpjes en info in het Engels? … for expats, by expats … More Video Tips and Hints – FAQs answered here.
  • Kris explains! 07 – I am Dutch but I never applied for the Dutch nationality of my child. What to do?
    Kris explains! I am Dutch but I never applied for the Dutch nationality of my child. What to do? Normally no issues, except unmarried Dutch fathers may need to legally acknowledge their child. And if you were born before 1985 from a Dutch mother married to a foreign father, then there are now solutions to… Read more: Kris explains! 07 – I am Dutch but I never applied for the Dutch nationality of my child. What to do?
  • Kris explains! 08 – Naturalisation, if NL allows dual it should be fine, right!?
    Kris explains! It takes two to tango. One country/law allowing dual nationality/citizenship does not mean the other allows it as well. Be aware to consider both sets of laws. For example, for South Africans be aware that there could be changes to the SA citizenship act this year (2025), or next (2026), which could affect… Read more: Kris explains! 08 – Naturalisation, if NL allows dual it should be fine, right!?
  • Kris explains! 09 – My Dutch passport is still valid, but I am no longer Dutch?
    Kris explains! The Dutch passport expiry date does not always mean you are still Dutch. … for expats, by expats … More Video Tips and Hints – FAQs answered here.
  • Kris explains! 10 – Be careful of scams with ETA (UK) and ETIAS (EU).
    Kris explains! 10 – Be careful of website scams taking your money for ETA (UK) and ETIAS (EU). Official website links: UK https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta EUhttps://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en Note, that EES is currently set for October 2025 and ETIAS is set for 2026: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/revised-timeline-ees-and-etias-2025-03-07_en … for expats, by expats … More Video Tips and Hints – FAQs answered here.
  • Kris explains! 11 – Dutch integration and language requirements differences.
    Kris explains! Dutch integration and language requirements differences. … for expats, by expats … More Video Tips and Hints – FAQs answered here.
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