Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

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  • I’m going to study in the Netherlands. Can I come together with my partner?

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  • Am I allowed to change to another educational institution?

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  • I graduated and received my diploma. Can I stay in the Netherlands?

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  • Am I allowed to bring a second spouse to the Netherlands?

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  • I live abroad with my partner. Is it possible to live in the Netherlands.

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  • Can I bring my child older than 18 years to the Netherlands?

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  • What is the status of my application?

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  • How can I get in touch with the person that is processing my application?

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  • Has the IND received my application?

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  • I have lived in another EU country with my non-EU partner. I am a Dutch national. Can my partner apply for a EU residence document?

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  • What is the V-number?

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  • Can I stay in the Netherlands during my mvv procedure?

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  • How long may I stay outside the Netherlands with my valid residence permit?

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  • I need a payment reference, but I lost the letter. What should I do?

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  • Can I make an arrangement to pay the fees in installments?

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  • Can I live and work in the Netherlands if I have a residence permit in another EU country?

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  • Can I pay the fees by bank transfer from a foreign bank to the IND?

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  • What do I have to do as an employee if I go to work for a different employer?

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  • What is the difference between a residence permit as holder of a European Blue Card and a residence permit as highly skilled migrant?

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  • What is the difference between a residence permit for research (Directive (EU) 2016/801) and a residence permit as researcher (highly skilled migrant)?

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