All babies and minors need their own passport to travel. If only one parent is Dutch the child can claim the nationality of both parents. You’ll have to arrange this through the relevant embassies. If neither of you are Dutch then your child isn’t either and you will have to apply for a passport for them from your embassy, should you want to travel. You will have to check with your country’s embassy to find out the costs of this. Once you have the passport you can apply for the residence permit from the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service), which will cost €188. If you choose not to apply for a passport or residency then you can claim Dutch nationality for your child after three years. If you do wish to travel with your child then you will have to apply for the passport and residency, and after five years your child is eligible for Dutch naturalisation (a Dutch passport). For more details contact the IND (0900 123 4561) or visit: www.ind.nl.