Verlenging naturalisatietermijnen

Reactie

Vraag1

Opposition to Extending the Dutch Naturalisation Period from 5 to 10 Years
1. Disruption of Life Plans and Unfair Retrospective Impact
For residents like myself who have already lived in the Netherlands for 4 years and 10 months, the proposed extension feels unjust and disruptive. Changing the rules mid-way undermines trust in the system and penalises those who have already invested years into integration and contribution.
2. Employment Crisis and Missed Opportunities
The Netherlands is currently facing a labour market crisis. Employers are already struggling to fill skilled roles, especially in IT and healthcare. Citizenship often opens doors to better jobs, leadership roles, and public sector employment. Delaying naturalisation exacerbates the underutilisation of migrant talent.

3. Integration Already Achieved
The assumption that 10 years is necessary to build a “durable connection” is flawed. Many immigrants are fully integrated within 5 years, as evidenced by:

Stable employment and tax contributions.
Dutch language proficiency (A2 or higher).
Active participation in community and civic life.

Extending the period risks alienating well-integrated residents and sends a message that their efforts are not valued.

Conclusion
Extending the naturalisation period from 5 to 10 years is a regressive and counterproductive policy. It penalises those who have already committed to Dutch society, worsens labour market inefficiencies, and undermines the country’s reputation as a welcoming and forward-thinking nation. A more balanced approach would be to maintain the 5-year period while strengthening integration support.

This can be implemented only to Asylum seekers who does not contribute to Dutch government but just depend on the funds from Gov.