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Stickers

Last update: 19 January 2023

The IND can place a sticker in a travel document. The sticker shows that the person is (temporarily) lawfully in the Netherlands. Find out which types of stickers the IND issues and how to know whether a sticker is genuine.

Types of stickers (model 2014 and model 2003)
Authenticity features (model 2014)
Authenticity features (model 2003)

Types of stickers (model 2014 and model 2003)

The IND can issue the following types of stickers:

general residence endorsement
residence endorsement for continuation processes
residence endorsement for Community nationals
visa for re-entry to the Netherlands
conditional entry
residence endorsements subject to supervision
residence endorsement for interim measures
certificate of registration for EU citizens
residence endorsements temporary protection

Model 2014

model 2014 Sticker

Model 2003

sticker model 2003

Insert sheet

The IND sometimes places the sticker on a separate insert sheet, for example if the sticker cannot be placed in the travel document.

Authenticity features (model 2014)

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Optically variable ink

Kinegram

Micro text
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On the front of the sticker you will find the repeating micro text "IMMIGRATIE EN NATURALISATIEDIENST" and "KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN". You can see this text with a magnifying glass.

Authenticity features (model 2003)

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Embossment
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The front of the sticker is embossed. You can feel this texture with your fingertips.
Kinegram
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On the front of the sticker is a kinegram. This is a transparent image that changes colour and shape when you tilt the sticker.
Micro text
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On the front of the sticker you will find the repeating micro text "IMMIGRATIE EN NATURALISATIEDIENST". You can see this text with a magnifying glass.