On 1 January 2005, the Compulsory Identification (Extended Scope) Act came into force. Since that date, everyone of 14 years and older must be able to produce an original (not a copy) valid identity document and carry it with them at all times. Failure to produce an original, valid identity document is a criminal offence.

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The following documents are accepted as proof of identity:

• National passport (also from the EU/EEA);
• Diplomatic passport (also from  the EU/EEA);
• Service passport (also from the EU/EEA);
• Dutch refugee passport;
• Dutch travel document for aliens;
• Passports issued under certain circumstances to displaced Moluccans and second passport;
• Dutch identity card (formerly known as the European identity card);
• Driving licence (also from the EU/EEA);
• Residence documents and Leave to Remain Card.