Appointment biometrics (passport photo, fingerprints and signature)

​Why does the IND need my biometric information?

The IND needs your fingerprints, signature and your passport photo for your residence document. This biometric information will be taken at the IND Desk. Your passport photo will also be taken there.

Do you fall under one of the following categories? Then the IND does not need any fingerprints:

• EU/EEA or Swiss citizens: The IND only needs a passport photo and signature. Both of these, you can send by mail using the Appendix photo card.

• Children under 6 years old: The IND only needs a passport photo. This will be taken at the IND Desk. Is your child younger than 1 year? Then you have to have a passport photo taken by a photographer and send it yourself with the Appendix photo card.
  

When do I have to provide my biometric information?

Did you (or your sponsor) receive a letter (acknowledgement of receipt) from the IND in which it says for you to provide biometrics?  Please make an appointment online within 2 weeks after receiving the letter.

Did you already provide biometrics before (e.g. in the context of a previous application)? Normally, the IND does not need new biometrics. Are you a minor at the time of your application? Then you do have to have another passport photo taken at an IND desk. If you have reached the age of 6, 12 or 18 years since your previous application, fingerprints will also be taken again.

Please note! Providing your biometrics at an IND Desk does not mean that you are automatically submitting an applying for a residence permit. 

Where can I provide my biometric information?

You can choose at which IND Desk you would like to provide your biometrics.

For example: if you live in Rotterdam but the IND Desk The Hague has an earlier time slot available to provide biometrics, then you are free to schedule an appointment at the IND Desk in The Hague.

What do I need to bring to my appointment?

• Your valid passport (or other travel document).

Are you providing biometrics for a child born in the Netherlands? Please bring one of the following:

• Your (the parents) valid passport or residence document, and

• The valid passport or (copy of) birth certificate/proof of registration at the municipality (BRP) of the child.

• Your appointment code. You will receive this in an email confirmation when you make an appointment online.

• Your (expired) residence document. Or the official report of loss or theft from the police (if your residence permit has been lost or stolen).
                          

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