Coming to the Netherlands as a long-term EU resident
Have you already had a residence permit in the Netherlands for 5 years or more? And do you want the Dutch residence permit for a long-term EU resident? Then go to the page Apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents in the Netherlands.
Have you already had a residence permit in the Netherlands for 5 years or more? And do you want the Dutch residence permit for a long-term EU resident? Then go to the page Apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents in the Netherlands.
What is a residence permit for long-term EU residents?
This is a permanent European Union (EU) residence permit. With this residence permit it will be easier for you to move to another EU country. Not all EU countries have a residence permit for long-term EU residents. Check if you have a residence permit for a long-term EU resident in another EU country.
Advantages as a long-term EU resident
Holders of a residence permit for long-term EU residents in another EU country can more easily apply for a Dutch residence permit. You have the following advantages:
- You do not need a provisional residence permit (MVV).
- You do not need to take a TB test.
- You pay less for the application of some residence permits. See the costs of an application.
- You can apply for a residence permit for economically inactive long-term EU residents.
- After 12 months you will be allowed to work in the Netherlands without a work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV). Have you received the Dutch residence permit and are you going to work? Then you only need a work permit for the first 12 months instead of 5 years. Afterwards you will be allowed to work in the Netherlands without a work permit. A TWV is a separate work permit that the employer must apply for.
Apply for a Dutch residence permit
You do not need a provisional residence permit (MVV) to travel to the Netherlands. To live in the Netherlands you do need a Dutch residence permit. You apply for a temporary residence permit. These residence permits always have a residence purpose. The purpose of residence is the reason why you came to the Netherlands. For example to work, study or live with your partner.
Each residence purpose has different requirements. Visit the page of residence purpose to find out what the requirements are, how to apply for the permit and which application form you need.
Application forms
Written application forms
Download the form. Fill in the form and send it by post.
You want to apply yourself while you are staying in the Netherlands:
You are a sponsor and you want to submit an application:
