Residence permit self-employed person Last update: 7 May 2025 You want to start a business in the Netherlands. Or you want to work as a self-employed artist in the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for the residence permit …

Residence permit researcher (Directive (EU) 2016/801) Last update: 7 May 2025 Under Directive (EU) 2016/801 you are allowed to work as a researcher in the Netherlands.  Find out what the requirements are and how your employer applies for the permit. What …

Intra-corporate transferee residence permit (Directive 2014/66/EU) Last update: 7 May 2025 You want to apply for an intra-corporate transferee (ICT) residence permit to work in the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are and how your employer …

Highly skilled migrant Last update: 7 May 2025 To work in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant, you need a residence permit. Only an employer recognised by the IND can apply for your permit. Read what the requirements are and how your employer can …

European Blue Card residence permit Last update: 7 May 2025 With a European Blue Card, you can work in the Netherlands as a highly educated migrant. Find out what the requirements are and how your employer can apply for the permit. What is a European Blue …

Residence permit for partner Last update: 1 May 2025 You would like your foreign partner to live with you in the Netherlands. Your partner needs a residence permit. Watch the video, find out what the requirements are and how to apply for the residence …

Losing Dutch nationality Last update: 28 April 2025 You can lose your Dutch nationality (Dutch citizenship). For example, if you recounce your nationality yourself or the government revokes it. Losing Dutch nationality as an adult You are an adult if you …

Regaining Dutch citizenship Last update: 22 April 2025 You have lost your Dutch citizenship and want to regain it. Find out what the requirements are and how the process works. Requirements When you lost Dutch citizenship, you can regain Dutch nationality …

Student residence permit for university or higher professional education Last update: 18 April 2025 You want a residence permit to study in the Netherlands at a university or institute of higher professional education (in Dutch: hoger beroepsonderwijs or …

Apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents Last update: 18 April 2025 You want to apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the permit. For whom is the application …