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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 biometric information. You must, however, have biometrics taken again if you have reached the age of 6, 12 or 18 since your previous application.

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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Costs

​You will not be charged for providing biometric information.

Children

What does the IND need for children?

Children under 6 years old:

  • 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 passport photo form.

Children from 6 to 11 years old:

  • A passport photo. This will be taken at the IND Desk.
  • Fingerprints. These will be taken at the IND Desk.

Children from 12 to 17 years old:

  • A passport photo. This will be taken at the IND Desk.
  • Fingerprints. These will be taken at the IND Desk.
  • Signature. Your child needs to provide a signature at the IND Desk.

Can children attend unaccompanied?

Providing biometric information abroad

  • Did your sponsor submit an mvv application for you in the Netherlands? Following a positive decision, you can collect the mvv from the Dutch representation abroad . Please bring 1 new passport photo with you. You will also be required to give your signature and fingerprints.

  • Did you submit an application to the Dutch representation abroad? Upon submitting the mvv application, please take 1 new colour passport photo with you. You also give your signature and fingerprints.

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​The IND has several locations in the Netherlands. Please check contact to find directions to the IND desks.

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Cancel your appointment using the link in the email confirming your appointment.