Do you want to use a Dutch document outside the Netherlands – a diploma, for instance? In many cases, you will need to have such an official document legalised. After that, you can also use it as an official document abroad.
Last updated on 20 October 2025
Legalisation of a Dutch document
On NetherlandsWorldwide.nl, you can see whether you need to have your document legalised for use outside the Netherlands and how you can take care of this.
You can also check out the page What is document legalisation? if you want to know more about legalisation.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Uitvoeringswet Verdrag tot afschaffing vereiste legalisatie buitenlandse openbare akten, artikel I