You are a citizen of the Union if you are a national of one of the member states of the European Union (EU). Nationals of the member states of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland have the same rights as citizens of the Union. Find out which …

This is someone who has a long-term EU resident permit. The permit allows you to live indefinitely in the EU country that issued the permit. You can apply for this residence permit if you are a non-EU national. And if you are a long-term resident in an EU …

Change a Schengen visa from single-entry to multiple-entry Short stay calculator Rules and regulations Article 33 Visa code​ A1/5.1 Aliens Act Implementation Guidelines 2000  (Vreemdelingencirculaire 2000, only in Dutch) A1/6 Aliens Act Implementation …

TB test Did you indicate at the time of the application that you will take a TB (tuberculosis) test? Then make an appointment with the public health service (in Dutch: Gemeenschappelijke Gezondheidsdienst or GGD). Do this within 3 months after you have …

The Cooperating Service is going to be closed from 9.00 to 13.00 on the following dates: Tuesday 23 June 2026 Thursday 16 July 2026 These closures mean that the afternoon waiting times may be longer than normal. We therefore recommend that you call the …

Dutch law determines who is allowed to live in the Netherlands If you do not meet Dutch law requirements, you usually have no right to residence. Only in rare situations can you still have the right to live in the Netherlands under Article 8 ECHR. Family …

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 …

What is a return visa? You are going on a trip abroad, but you temporarily do not have a valid residence permit. Or your residence permit expires while you are abroad. For the return trip to the Netherlands, you need a return visa (TKV). Together with a …

The information meetings are aimed at recognised sponsors that have little or no experience with residence applications for the purpose of Knowledge & Talent. At these online meetings, IND-employees will provide general information on the procedures for …

The residence permits below have a temporary humanitarian residence purpose. Humanitarian means humane. These residence permits are temporary, because all organisations involved expect the situation to be for a short period. Do you want to find out more …