Apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents Last update: 8 July 2025 You want to apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the permit. For whom is the application for …

Coming to the Netherlands as a long-term EU resident Last update: 8 July 2025 You have a residence permit as a long-term EU resident from another EU country. You would like to live in the Netherlands. Then you need to apply for a Dutch residence permit. …

Residence permit economically inactive long-term EU resident Last update: 8 July 2025 You want to apply for a residence permit for an economically inactive long-term EU resident. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the permit. Who …

Permanent residency for Union citizens and their family Last update: 8 July 2025 You or your family member want to apply for permanent residency for Union citizens. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the residence document. …

Residence permit au pair Last update: 7 July 2025 You need a residence permit to live in the Netherlands as an au pair. Only an au pair agency recognised by the IND can apply for this residence permit for you. Find out what the requirements are and how an …

Losing Dutch nationality Last update: 7 July 2025 You can lose your Dutch nationality (Dutch citizenship). For example, if you recounce your nationality yourself or the government revokes it. Losing Dutch nationality as an adult You are an adult if you …

Residence permit for orientation year Last update: 3 July 2025 If you want to look for work in the Netherlands after your graduation, doctorate or research, then you need a residence permit. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for the …

Residence permit self-employed person Last update: 3 July 2025 You want to start a business in the Netherlands. Or you want to work as a self-employed artist in the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for the residence permit …

Student residence permit for university or higher professional education Last update: 3 July 2025 You want a residence permit to study in the Netherlands at a university or institute of higher professional education (in Dutch: hoger beroepsonderwijs or …

Student residence permit secondary or vocational education Last update: 3 July 2025 You want a student residence permit to study at a secondary school or vocational education (MBO) in the Netherlands. Only an educational institution that is recognised as …