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Apply for a new passport on time and avoid long waits

Apply for a new passport on time and avoid long waits

Residents of Amsterdam and Weesp are advised to renew their passports and ID cards early, as more than 120,000 documents will expire this year. Applying in advance will help avoid long waiting times for new travel documents.

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