Please note: Do you not require a visa? Please first read the information under
'Do you not require a visa?'
Can I apply for a return visa?
You can apply for a return visa if:
- You have submitted an application for an extension, change in purpose of stay or permanent residence. You are waiting for a decision.
- Your residence document has been lost, stolen or damaged. Or your residence document has the wrong information on it.
- Your child was born in the Netherlands. You have applied for the first residence permit for your child. You are waiting for a decision.
- You have applied for your first permit for staying with a family member with the nationality of an
EU/EEA member state or Switzerland
or staying with your minor Dutch child. You are awaiting a decision. Upon submitting the application, you received a residence endorsement sticker type 'Verblijfsaantekening voor gemeenschapsonderdanen' in your passport.
Please make sure to schedule an appointment in time. Especially during holidays, it can be very busy.
Compelling reasons
In the following situations you can only apply for a return visa if you have a compelling reason:
- You have applied for your first residence permit. You are waiting for a decision. Your mvv has expired or you do not require an mvv.
- Your application for a residence permit has been rejected. You have submitted an application for review or an appeal. You are allowed to await the decision in the Netherlands. Your mvv has expired or you do not require an mvv.
For example, one of the compelling reasons is:
What do I need to bring to my appointment?
- Your valid passport (or other travel document).
- 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).
- If compelling reasons apply you have to show supporting documents that you have compelling reasons to travel abroad.
Appearing in person
You are required to apply for your return visa in person at the IND Desk.
Children under 18 years are required to attend together with a parent or legal representative when applying for their return visa.
Make appointment at IND desk
Use the Online appointment button to make an appointment.
Online appointment