European Blue Card residence permit Last update: 8 July 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 …

Extend Schengen visa or visa-exempt term Last update: 8 July 2025 You want to extend your Schengen visa or visa-exempt term. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for extension. Maximum extension period Sometimes you can extend your …

Staying in the Netherlands as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen Last update: 8 July 2025 You have the nationality of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland. You would like to come to the Netherlands for a short or longer …

Becoming a Dutch national through naturalisation Last update: 8 July 2025 You want to apply for Dutch nationality through naturalisation. Watch the video, read the requirements and how to apply for naturalisation. Video: How can I become Dutch through …

Registering with the IND as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen Last update: 8 July 2025 Do you have the nationality of a country of the EU, EEA or Switzerland? Then you do not need a residence permit to stay in the Netherlands. Sometimes you do have to register …

Staying in the Netherlands if you no longer live with an EU citizen Last update: 8 July 2025 You had the right of residence in the Netherlands under EU law because you lived with a family member or partner from the EU, EEA or Switzerland. You no longer …

Cross-border worker Last update: 8 July 2025 You want to work in the Netherlands as a cross-border worker. You live in Belgium, Germany or another country in the European Union (EU). Find out what the requirements are for cross-border workers in the …

Residence permit cross-border service provider Last update: 8 July 2025 With a residence permit for a cross-border service provider an employee of a European company can work temporarily in the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are and how you …

Becoming a Dutch national through option Last update: 8 July 2025 You have a strong bond with the Netherlands. You therefore want to apply for Dutch nationality more quickly through option. Read what the requirements are and how you apply for option. …

Becoming a Dutch national abroad Last update: 8 July 2025 You want to become a Dutch citizen. You live outside the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Kingdom consists of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Read …