Permanent asylum residency

Last update: 6 July 2023

You want to apply for a permanent asylum residence permit. This is possible, if you have had an asylum residence permit for 5 years. Read what the requirements are and how you apply for the residence permit.

Requirements

You have had a temporary asylum residence permit for at least 5 consecutive years.
The reason why you received an asylum residence permit still exists.
Your main residence is in the Netherlands. This means that you live in the Netherlands and spend most of your time there.
You have fulfilled the civic integration requirement.
You have not given any incorrect information or withheld information during your asylum application. If you had given the correct or complete information, your application would have been rejected.
You do not pose a danger to public order or national security.

Process and costs

These are the steps in the application process for the residence permit:

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1. Check requirements open minus

A valid provisional residence permit (MVV) is needed for this application

Make sure you meet the requirements.
1. Check requirements open minus

Make sure you meet the requirements.
2. Collect documents open minus

The written application form lists which documents you need. Collect all documents before you apply. You can upload the documents in the online application.
3. Apply open minus

You can submit the application online or in writing by post.

You can apply from 6 months before your asylum residence permit expires. Have you applied late? You may then lose your right to protection and other facilities in the Netherlands.

Have you had a valid asylum residence permit in the Netherlands for more than 5 years? You can then choose yourself when you apply. You do not have to wait until your asylum residence permit has almost expired.

Asylum residence permit no longer valid

Request extension of your asylum residence permit as soon as possible. Or apply for a permanent asylum residence permit. This is only possible with the written application form.
4. Pay for the application open minus

The application costs € 210,00. Are you under 18? Then a different amount applies. See the web page about Fees: application costs.

When you apply online, you pay the fee immediately with IDEAL internet banking. Are you submitting a written application? Then you will receive a letter which explains how you can pay.
5. Wait for decision on application open minus

The IND must take a decision within 6 months.

We can extend the decision period if the decision takes more time. For example, if the application is not complete. In that case, the IND will send a message.

Apply for Foreign Nationals Identity Document Type W

Apply for a Foreign Nationals Identity Document Type W when your asylum residence permit is still valid for 8 to 4 weeks. In this way you ensure that you have a valid proof of identity during the application process.

Follow the application in My IND.
6. Decision on application open minus
The IND first checks whether you meet the requirements for the permanent asylum residence permit. Is this not the case? We then see if we can extend your present asylum residence permit.

You will receive the decision in a letter. The decision will be positive or negative.
- Positive decision: You will get a permanent asylum residence permit or we will extend your present asylum residence permit.
- Negative decision: You will not get a residence permit. This is contained in a first decision (intended decision) by the IND. Do you not agree with the rejection? You can explain in a viewpoint (letter) to the IND why you do not agree. A lawyer can also do this for you. You must arrange your own lawyer.
After the viewpoint, the IND will take a second decision that will be positive or negative. You can appeal against a negative decision at a court in the Netherlands.
7. Collect residence permit open minus

When the residence permit is ready at an IND desk, you will receive a letter. You must make an appointment to collect it. Make an appointment to collect the residence document.

Application forms

You can submit this application online. You must have DigiD with SMS verification and internet banking (iDEAL).

Online application form extension temporary asylum permit or application for a permanent asylum permit

Apply online

Written application forms

Download the form if you prefer to fill in the application manually and send it by post.

Extend application for a temporary asylum residence permit; or permanent asylum residence permit; or EU residence permit for long-term residents 6011 (only available in Dutch)

Aanvraag Verlenging verblijfsvergunning asiel bepaalde tijd; of Verblijfsvergunning asiel onbepaalde tijd; of EU verblijfsvergunning voor langdurig ingezetenen 6011 (PDF, 519.88 KB)

The residence permit

What else you need to know about the residence permit:

Working with the residence permit

You are free to work in the Netherlands. Your employer does not need a work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV). On the back of the residence permit it says ‘Free to work. Work permit is not required (in Dutch: Arbeid vrij toegestaan. TWV niet vereist). TWV stands for tewerkstellingsvergunning which means work permit in Dutch.

Legal obligations

You have an obligation to provide information. This means that you must inform the IND of changes in your situation. Read more about your obligation to provide information.
The IND checks whether you meet your obligations. Are you violating your obligations? You may get an administrative fine.

Validity of the residence permit

A permanent residence permit has no end date. The document itself is valid for 5 years. You must renew the residence document every 5 years.

Other applications

Replacement of the residence permit

Has the residence permit been damaged, lost or stolen? Then, have the residence permit replaced. Go to the page residence permit damaged or change of personal details or residence permit lost or stolen.

Renewal of the residence permit

Will the residence document expire soon? You must then renew the residence document.

Intention to withdraw residence permit

The IND can withdraw your residence permit for a number of reasons. Withdrawal of a residence permit has major consequences.

Does the IND intend to withdraw your residence permit? Then you will receive a letter. Do you not agree with this intention of withdrawal? Then you can present your perspective in a viewpoint (letter). In this viewpoint, you state why your residence permit should not be withdrawn. You can ask a lawyer for help with writing this down. Send your letter to the IND within 6 weeks.