It is almost May vacation, a time when many people take a break. Many residents want to renew their passport or identity card for this reason. Have you already checked whether your travel document is still valid? 

Extra busy at civic offices 

Right now the civil affairs desks are extra busy. This is due to the national passport peak. As a result, the waiting time for an appointment is longer. This passport peak is expected to continue through 2029. 

Here's how to arrange for a valid passport or identity card on time

• Make an appointment on time
  A Make an appointment can be made here.
  By making an appointment on time, you avoid high costs for an urgent request.
  Is there no place on your desired day/time? Try again the following day to make an appointment. Spots are added regularly.
• Prepare well
  Check in advance what documents you will need. That way your appointment will go smoothly and you won't have to come back again. www.sonenbreugel.nl/paspoort or www.sonenbr eugel.nl/identiteitskaart lists what you need. 
• During the appointment
  Please allow for possible waiting times at the town hall. We will do our best to help you as quickly as possible. 

Avoid vacation stress and check your travel document today 

An expired passport just before departure? You want to avoid that, of course. So check the validity of your travel document today and make an appointment in time. That way you can travel carefree!