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When will the IND start with my application for family reunification?
New rules have been introduced for family reunification (also known as ‘nareis’). This involves changes to the conditions. These revised conditions will not only apply to new applications. Have you applied for family reunification and are you currently …
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Residence with your minor Dutch child (Chavez)
Working with your residence document 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 your residence it says in Dutch Arbeid vrij toegestaan, TWV niet vereist …
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Decision periods
The decision period of an application is often determined by law. Does the statutory decision period end on a Saturday, Sunday or generally recognised holiday? Then the decision period will be extended until the next working day. If there is no legal …
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Public register Study
What is this register used for? You can use this register to check if the school has been recognised by the IND as a sponsor. The public registers are updated once a month. Is your school not yet listed? Then check if your school has been added after the …
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Temporarily no decisions on asylum applications from Iranian and Lebanese nationals
From 19 March 2026, the IND will not decide on asylum applications from Iranian nationals for 6 months (only available in Dutch). From 1 June 2026, the IND will not decide on asylum applications from Lebanese nationals for 6 months (only available in …
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Public register Work
What is this register used for? You can use this register to check if the organisation has been recognised by the IND as a sponsor. The public registers are updated once a month. Is your organisation not yet listed? Then check if your organisation has …
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Apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents
Working with the residence permit You are free to work in the Netherlands with the residence permit for long-term EU residents. Your employer does not need a work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) for you. The back of the residence …
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Public register Exchange
What is this register used for? You can use this register to check if the organisation has been recognised by the IND as a sponsor. The public registers are updated once a month. Is your organisation not yet listed? Then check if your organisation has …
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