V-number stands for foreign national number. Anyone who applies for a residence permit will be given this number. You'll find the number in the letters from the IND. You will also find it on the back of your residence card, after the letters VNR at the bottom.
Frequently asked questions
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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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My partner filed an application for naturalisation. We are now going to move abroad. What impact will this have on the application for naturalisation?
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Why can I not log in with my DigiD?
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The button ‘Next’ does not work. What should I do?
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I see a question on a topic, but I do not understand it. Where can I find an explanation?
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I have an error message 'This service is not available for use'. What should I do?
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Can I apply online to extend my minor child's residence permit?
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I want to upload more files than is allowed. Is this possible?
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Why can I not upload a photo card?
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I have paid but I get the message ‘submission unsuccessful’. What should I do?
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I have submitted and paid for the same application twice. What should I do?
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I’m going to study in the Netherlands. Can my partner also come?
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Can I transfer to another educational institution during my studies?
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I have graduated. Can I stay in the Netherlands?
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How long is my signed proof of sponsorship/accommodation valid for?
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Can I sponsor more than one person?
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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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Can I work with an expired permanent residence permit?
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What is a sponsorship declaration? And what does signing it mean for me?
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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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I'm listed in the Personal Records Database (BRP) with nationality Unkown. Do I have to renounce my nationality?
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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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How do I save my application before I submit it?
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I want to continue with my saved online application. Where can I find it?
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I want to upload files. How can I do this?
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Why can't I open a saved application?
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My application has been rejected. Can I get a refund of the application fee?
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What are the advantages of becoming a Dutch citizen?
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In the ICT-Directive, what is meant by a group of undertakings?
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Does a network organisation fall within the scope of the ICT Directive?
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Do charity organisations or non-profit organisations fall within the scope of the ICT Directive?
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What are the definitions of manager, specialist and trainee in the ICT Directive?
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What is the difference between an apprentice and a trainee within the meaning of the Directive?
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Do I have to show that I have sufficient income when I apply for the orientation year?
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How can I see if I have a master’s degree on the basis of an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course or an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (Degree)?
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Can I apply for a residence permit for orientation year with a foreign bachelor's degree?
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In the last 3 years I have worked as a scientific researcher with a residence permit for highly skilled migrant. Can I apply for a residence permit for orientation year?
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What are the advantages of the orientation year?
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We already have a company registered in the Trade Register of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, but our start-up deals only with one of the products of that company. Do we need to register a new company for our start-up?
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