Renewing a Dutch Passport

[Lynne]

Just as we thought.  It does seem a long-winded and expensive way to go about renewing a Dutch passport though. Thanks for the info.

[hyacintho]

According to a Dutch neighbour of mine it may entail two trips to Madrid. One to apply and this has to be done in person and then a second trip to collect the passport. They won't post or courier it to you. She said it was cheaper and easier to fly back to Holland for a short holiday and then renew it.

[Lynne]

My neighbour's Dutch passport is due to expire early next year and he has been told that he will have to travel to Madrid and apply in person!  I've looked on the internet and it doesn't look like he can download paperwork and apply from home.  Has any Dutch person in this area renewed their passport recently and if so can you tell me what he has to do please?