Verlenging naturalisatietermijnen

Reactie

Vraag1

Acceptable parts:

The proposed requirement for renouncing other nationalities after naturalization is welcomed. It is important to maintain the integrity of Dutch citizenship and prevent misuse of nationality options.

The introduction of enhanced parental consent and protections for minors in decisions on renouncing Dutch nationality is crucial to safeguard the rights and well-being of children.

The stricter language proficiency requirement (B1 level Dutch) is supported as it encourages better integration, communication, and societal participation.

Non-acceptable parts:

The extension of the continuous residence requirement from 5 to 10 years is considered overly restrictive. This change will disproportionately burden highly skilled migrants, who have already demonstrated commitment to integrating and contributing to Dutch society. Increasing the waiting period risks discouraging talented individuals and complicating their transition.

The government should instead enhance support and create pathways that welcome highly skilled migrants by providing benefits similar to citizenship for permanent residents, thereby easing their integration and long-term contribution to the Netherlands.

Additionally, non-EU students, who pay substantial tuition fees and contribute significantly economically and socially, face severe difficulties under current policies. Non-EU students should be granted easier and faster access to permanent residence or citizenship to support their successful integration and retention.

To ensure sustainable migration, the government could introduce targeted restrictions focusing on lower-skilled migrants, such as requiring formal education qualifications or implementing a points-based immigration system prioritizing highly educated, skilled individuals, and those who have studied in the Netherlands.

To prevent “double immigration,” where individuals obtain Dutch citizenship only to renounce it soon after for another nationality, the government could introduce a warm-up period banning renouncing Dutch citizenship within the first 5 years of naturalization.