Who is Maaike?

Maaike – Legal Counsel – specialist Dutch nationality law.

Maaike has strengthened our team in 2024 as Legal Counsel specialised on Dutch Nationality Law and is a member of our senior management team. Maaike has a solid background in this area having previously worked for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs dealing with Dutch Nationality cases.

Maaike advices our clients on how to obtain the Dutch nationality (through heritage or naturalisation), or get your lost Dutch nationality back/repaired. Are you a former Dutch national, or an aspiring Dutch citizen? Maaike will guide you through the different routes to Dutch nationality.

Advice and assistance on Dutch Nationality Law
Maaike can support you with:

  • Application for a (first) Dutch passport
  • Obtaining / regaining Dutch Nationality
  • Residence permits related to regaining Dutch Nationality
  • Immigration / residence permits / visas
  • Objection (“bezwaar”) procedures with the embassy or municipality
  • Appeal (“beroep”) procedures in a Dutch court
  • … and more …

Languages: NL, EN, some Fr, minimal GR.

We have written a little bit more about Maaike below the general contact form. When Maaike is busy this general contact form can also be answered by colleagues.

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Background and Future
Maaike graduated in Dutch law. She has worked for a Dutch court, the court of appeal, as an international law teacher, the Dutch embassy in Jakarta and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Maaike is currently living in Australia where she also is studying. Maaike is working part time for Habsburg Legal Services but is a valued member of the senior management team. Having the Ministry of Foreign Affairs experience our founder, Kris, considers Maaike a strong asset who often can guide clients through the process in first instance, and is also very experienced in objections and appeal procedures. Maaike has an open approach to the challenges and is analytical, thinking in opportunities and possibilities.

Maaike says “Nationality law is a complex subject. Dutch citizenship/nationality comes with many rights and obligations, and being Dutch brings many benefits. So it can be an exciting and important process to become Dutch. For my clients, much depends on the application process and evidencing. I can also assist clients with objections or appeals. I will get to the bottom of your case and gladly translate the results into understandable language. I am fond of having open conversations and communication, so we can properly identify your needs. Not sure of your (legal) position, your nationality status? With my advice and explanations I hope to guide you through the complex labyrinth.”