You can apply for a certificate of life for foreign authorities. For Dutch authorities, you will need a Proof of life required. You can also apply for a certificate of residence from the municipality of Apeldoorn if you live abroad but are staying in Apeldoorn temporarily.
Take to appointment:
- a valid form of identification
- the letter from your pension fund (not pension insurance or life insurance) if you need the Attestatie de vita for your pension fund.
You will be given the certificate straight away.
Languages
The Attestatie de vita is issued in two languages: Dutch and French. You can also receive an appendix explaining the document in German, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Portuguese and Turkish.
The cost of a certificate of life is €17.80.
Does your pension fund require a certificate of life?
Please bring this with you to your appointment, and the application will be free of charge.
Does your pension insurance (life insurance) require proof of this?
In that case, you’ll have to cover the costs yourself.