Other rules apply for the following categories:
When you apply for a permanent residence permit in the Netherlands, the IND automatically checks if you can also get the residence permit as long-term resident EC. If you already have a permanent residence permit, you can also still apply for a residence permit as long-term resident EC.
Having a residence permit as a long-term resident EC allows you to apply more easily for a residence permit in one of the other EU countries that also have this residence permit. You do have to meet the conditions which that country has for the residence permit.
This page only gives information on the conditions for the permanent residence permit. You can find the conditions for the residence permit long-term resident EC on this page.
There are certain conditions that apply to everyone. In addition, you must meet the following conditions for the permanent residence permit:
You have an independent sufficient and sustainable income.
This application costs € 207.
You can submit this application online. You can do this from 3 months before your residence permit expires. For the online application you need:
iDEAL (internet banking) to pay for your application
Do you not have DigiD yet? Apply for DigiD on www.digid.nl. Do have DigiD, but not have identity check with sms yet? Activate this through MijnDigiD.
Help with logging in with DigiD + sms and DigiD app
Information on DigiD + sms: go to explanation on DigiD for more information in different language (Dutch, English, French and Arabic).
Information on DigiD app: go to explanation DigiD app for more information (Dutch and English).
You can start the online application by clicking the button Apply online.
Apply onlineIs your residence permit not valid anymore? Please use the written application. You can find this form on this page. Please scroll down.
The application form lists the documents that you have to enclose with the application.
You have to have official foreign documents legalised and translated into Dutch, English, French or German.
Nowadays you can arrange many things yourself on government websites. With DigiD you log in to your personal account on government websites. Your DigiD consists of a username and password that you both choose yourself. Don't have a DigiD yet? Request this on www.digid.nl.
To apply for a residence permit online you need to have a DigiD with SMS code. After logging in with your DigiD you will receive an SMS with a code. You will have to fill out this code as well to get access to the online application forms.
Do you have a DigiD but no SMS code verification? Please go to Mijn DigiD and log in. Choose 'Extra sms-controle aanvragen' and enter your mobile phone number. Within 5 days you receive a letter with an activation code. Activate the sms control functionality on the website of DigiD with this activation code.
A TWV is a work permit. The employer applies for a TWV with UWV (Netherlands Employees Insurance Agency). UWV examines among other things if there is no employee with the Dutch, EU/EEA or Swiss nationality that is qualified for the job.