Do you travel a lot to conflicting countries for work? Or are you temporarily without a passport due to a visa application? Then you can apply for a second passport. 

You must always apply for and pick up a passport in person, this includes children. 

New model passport and identity card

From September 30, 2024, the new model of passport and identity card will be issued. The documents meet the latest international security standards, but keep their familiar appearance.

For more information: Introduction new model passport and identity card 2024 | RvIG

Validity

A second passport is valid for 2 years.

What do you need to apply for a second passport

  • You must be registered in the municipality of Zoetermeer.
  • Your first passport must be valid for at least 6 months at the time of application.
  • Is it for business reasons? Then we need a letter from your employer showing that you need a second passport.
  • If you travel (privately) to conflicting countries then you must prove it. 
  • Additional documents may possibly be requested. These might include written proof that your first passport is with an embassy or consulate in connection with a visa application or proof of travel tickets and/or bookings to conflicting countries.
  • All identity cards and passports you still have. Even if they have expired.
  • Your foreign travel document (if you have one).
  • A good-looking color passport photo.
    • At the time of application, the photo must be no more than 6 months old.
    • Passport photo requirements are attached to the photo .
    • A headscarf is allowed, but the face and eyes must be fully visible. Also, the headscarf must be even and single-colored and contrast with the background.
  • Children up to 18 years old can apply on their own but only with the consent of all persons with parental authority

Giving permission online

  • All persons with (parental) authority complete the online form below.
  • Consent given online is valid for 3 months.

Consent passport or ID card for minor child

Personal consent

  • All persons with (parental) authority come with the child to the appointment and give permission at the front desk.
  • They all bring valid ID.

Giving written consent

  • Download the form"Consent passport or ID card for minor child" (pdf).
  • All persons with (parental) authority complete and sign the form. You may also prepare your own statement.
  • The child brings the completed and signed form + IDs of all persons who completed the form to the appointment.

Is one of the persons with (parental) authority unable or unwilling to give permission? Then you can request substitute consent from the court in The Hague.

What do you need to pick up a second passport

  • The pickup receipt you received with the application.
  • All travel documents to be turned in.
  • A valid ID.
  • Children up to 12 years old must come together with one of the persons with (parental) authority to collect the passport.
  • Children 12 years and older may come to pick up their passports themselves.

Passport lost, stolen, damaged or illegible?

Passport lost or stolen? Report it as soon as possible.

Reporting online

  • Your passport will be blocked immediately.
  • Complete the tax return using your DigiD.
  • You can only report your own passport as missing.
  • After the declaration, you can apply for a new passport.

Online missing passport declaration

Reporting in person at city hall

  • Your passport will not be blocked until the time of the appointment.
  • You must make an appointment for this.
  • At the front desk, a statement of missing is made.
  • After the declaration, you can apply for a new passport.

Appointment to report missing passport

Has your passport or ID card gone missing 3 or more times in 5 years? Then your data may be recorded in the Register of Passport Signals (RPS). The application for your new passport or ID card will then be stopped for a while. This may take 4 to 8 weeks. The outcome of the investigation may be that you will not receive a passport or ID card. Also, if your passport or ID card is found after you reported it missing, this will count.

Passport damaged or unreadable?

  • You must have your passport replaced.
  • Make an appointment for this online.

Making an appointment

Tip: Also make an appointment to pick up your passport right away. 

  • Step 1 > Click on the link below to schedule your appointment.
     
  • Step 2 > Then on the right side of the screen under 'Apply for/Pick up passport and/or ID card', indicate how many passports and/or ID cards you want to apply for during the appointment. Would you like to request only a passport? Then choose number '1'. Would you also like to apply for a passport during the same appointment? Then choose number '2' (1x an ID card and 1x a passport).

    Example 1: You are coming together with your partner, you both want to apply for a passport, then choose number '2'. If one of you also wants to apply for an ID card, then choose number '3' (2x a passport and 1x an ID card).

    Example 2: You are a family of 2 partners and 2 children. You want to request a passport for all members of the family. You then choose number '4' (4x a passport). If you also want to request an ID card for everyone, then choose number '8' (4x a passport and 4x an ID card).
     
  • Step 3 > Would you also like to apply or renew a driver's license or request a transcript of civil status during the appointment, for example? You can! Then click on 'Add service' above the agenda and choose what else you want to arrange or request during your appointment.

Appointment passport(s) application

Are you changing your appointment? Please remember to delete your previously made appointment! 

Collection

  • Step 1 > Click on the link below to schedule your appointment.
     
  • Step 2 > Then on the right side of the screen under "Apply for/Pickup Passport and/or ID Card", enter how many passports and/or ID cards you would like to pick up during the appointment.
     
  • Step 3 > Would you also like to apply or renew a driver's license or request a transcript of civil status during the appointment, for example? You can! Then click on 'Add service' above the agenda and choose what else you want to arrange or request during your appointment.

Notice! You must pick up a requested passport within 3 months or it will be destroyed.

Passport(s) collection appointment

Are you changing your appointment? Please remember to delete your previously made appointment! 

Change or delete appointment?

Once you have made an appointment you will receive a confirmation email. This e-mail also contains a link that allows you to change or delete your appointment yourself.

Do you no longer have the e-mail? If so, call 14 079. A staff member can change or delete the appointment for you.

Applications > Pick up

Requested onTo be picked up after 6 working days, at 
MondayTuesday the following week
TuesdayTuesday the following week
WednesdayWednesday the following week
ThursdayThursday the following week
FridayFriday the following week
SaturdayTuesday the following week

Pick-up on Monday is possible if you have requested more than 6 working days before.

Cost

You pay the fee when you apply for your passport. At the counter, you can only pay by debit card or cash.

ProductCost
Passport - up to 18 years of age€ 63,42
Passport - from 18 years of age€ 83,87
Business passport (66 pages instead of 34) up to 18 years of age€ 63,42
Business passport (66 pages instead of 34) from 18 years of age and up€ 83,87
Additional fees for rush application€ 57,09

Price changes and typographical errors reserved.

How long does it take

You can pick up your passport after 6 working days. 

In case of emergency request: 

  • Application before 2 p.m. at the counter > collect passport the next working day from 11 a.m. onwards.
  • Application after 2 p.m. at the counter > passport collection after 2 working days.

If you no longer have your old passport and you have no other proof of identity, the municipality conducts research to determine your identity. As a result, it may take longer for you to get your passport.

Rush passport application

Need a new passport quickly? Then take advantage of the rush application. Allow for additional fees. 

  • Call 14 079 to make an appointment. 
  • There is no need to make an appointment for pickup.
  • After your appointment at the front desk, the emergency application goes into effect.
  • Application before 2 p.m. at the counter > collect passport the next working day from 11 a.m. onwards.
  • Application after 2 p.m. at the counter > passport collection after 2 working days.