Verlenging naturalisatietermijnen

Reactie

Vraag1

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have some concerns to the proposal to extend the naturalisation period from five to ten years.

Highly skilled migrants bring knowledge, innovation, and international networks that are essential for the Dutch economy and society. We also contribute significantly through taxes and social premiums. Extending the period is discouraging and unfair: we contribute fully, yet only gain full rights much later.

Moreover, expat families do not receive benefits such as access to affordable higher education. University tuition fees for non-EU children are extremely high, and even after living here for five years, our children remain excluded. This will deter highly skilled migrants with teenage children from moving to the Netherlands, further reducing talent inflow.

This proposal also risks making the Netherlands less attractive for international talent overall. Many European countries offer shorter and more accessible routes to citizenship, creating a real risk of brain drain and loss of valuable skilled workers. In addition, it will increase the administrative burden on government institutions.

I strongly urge you to maintain the current five-year period, or at least create a specific route for highly skilled, working migrants who demonstrably contribute to society.