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Legal matters

Which documents should I bring to register the birth of my newborn child?

Is my baby going to be insured automatically after birth?

This is not the case. You have to register your baby within four months after birth. The baby will receive healthcare free of charge until reaching the age of 18.

Do I need to make a will or change it upon the birth of my child?

Which surname can I choose for my child?

I am going to have a baby in the Netherlands. Will my child have Dutch nationality?

I want to travel with my baby. Does he/she need a passport?