From 1 Januari 2001 the KB has adjusted its admittance policy. The changed prices of KB passes are as follows.
| Year pass | f 33,05 (E 15) |
| Week pass | f 5,50 (E 2,50) |
| Reading room pass | free |
| Day pass | free |
| Reduced fare passes |
f 16,55 (E 7,50) ; for post secondary school students and Friends of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek Students who paid the full amount (f 33,05) after January 1th 2001, can claim a refund of f 16,50 (€ 7,50) at the Reception desk in the catalogue room on presentation of proof of payment and a valid student card. |
| Year pass | free; for students in the highest classes of secondary school in and around The Hague and for HVUL students |