Verification against EU law for Union citizen family members Last update: 8 July 2025 You are coming to the Netherlands to live with a citizen of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland as a family member. You do not have the …

Apply for recognition as sponsor Last update: 8 July 2025 You would like to apply for recognition as a sponsor. A recognised sponsor is a company, school or organisation that has an interest in the arrival of a third-country national. Watch the video, …

Registering with the IND as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen Last update: 8 July 2025 Do you have the nationality of a country of the EU, EEA or Switzerland? Then you do not need a residence permit to stay in the Netherlands. Sometimes you do have to register …

Object decision on Schengen or transit visa Last update: 8 July 2025 You applied for a short-stay visa or transit visa. Your application has been rejected and u do not agree with that decision. Find out how you can object. Object in the right country You …

Change Schengen visa from single-entry to multiple-entry Last update: 8 July 2025 You are in the Netherlands with a valid short-stay type C visa. This visa allowed you to enter the Schengen area once. However, you have to enter and exit the area with your …

Staying in the Netherlands if you no longer live with an EU citizen Last update: 8 July 2025 You had the right of residence in the Netherlands under EU law because you lived with a family member or partner from the EU, EEA or Switzerland. You no longer …

Staying in the Netherlands as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen Last update: 8 July 2025 You have the nationality of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country or Switzerland. You would like to come to the Netherlands for a short or longer …

Becoming a Dutch national through option Last update: 8 July 2025 You have a strong bond with the Netherlands. You therefore want to apply for Dutch nationality more quickly through option. Read what the requirements are and how you apply for option. …

Becoming a Dutch national through naturalisation Last update: 8 July 2025 You want to apply for Dutch nationality through naturalisation. Watch the video, read the requirements and how to apply for naturalisation. Video: How can I become Dutch through …

Becoming a Dutch national abroad Last update: 8 July 2025 You want to become a Dutch citizen. You live outside the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Kingdom consists of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Read …