Uploading documents

Last update: 12 June 2025

You often have to upload documents with information for your application. Find out when and how you can upload documents.

Uploading documents after your application

Upload documents

You have submitted an application, objected against a decision or started another procedure. The IND is now processing the application. You can upload additional documents in the following situations:

  • Your application, objection or other procedures is still in process.
  • In a letter, the IND has asked for supplementary information.
  • You would like to add documents to your application yourself.

Are you a business customer and have u submitted an application or reported a change in the situation? Read more about uploading documents in the Business Portal.
 

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  • Rules for uploading

  • Sending documents by post

  • Documents via authorised person or lawyer

Uploading documents during your online application

Do you want to start the online application? Then first make sure all required documents are available digitally. Perhaps you must still digitise some documents first. You can only upload documents that have been digitised correctly. 

Example uploading passport

In your online application you can see right away when you must upload documents. We have chosen uploading a passport as an example. Use these tips for a successful upload.

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  • Uploading passport

  • Files of up to 8 MB

  • Several PDF files in un upload

  • Deleting file after uploading

Digitising documents for upload

Digitising is converting documents to a digital form for use on a computer or mobile device. Are you going to digitise something? Then pay attention to these important rules.

  • The IND only accepts files of the types PDF (without password protection) and JPG.
  • For some applications, you can also upload a JPEG file.
  • Give digitised documents a clear name.
  • You cannot upload a PDF portfolio with combined PDF files. 

Find out how to digitise documents and what you need to pay attention to.

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  • Digitising on mobile device

  • Digitising with scanner

  • Digitising at copy shop or print shop

  • Converting to PDF or JPG

  • Combining documents