Residence with your minor Dutch child (Chavez) Last update: 18 September 2025 In order to live with a Dutch child under 18, as a caring parent, (half)brother or (half)sister,  you need a residence document. Read what the conditions are and how you can …

Residence permit humanitarian non-temporary Last update: 16 September 2025 You want to apply for a residence permit humanitarian non-temporary. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for the residence permit on non-temporary grounds. Previous …

Residence permit for orientation year Last update: 16 September 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 …

Temporary residency based on Withdrawal Agreement Last update: 9 September 2025 You want to apply for a temporary residence document because you fall under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the …

Becoming a Dutch national through option Last update: 1 September 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. …

Dutch citizen by birth, acknowledgment or adoption Last update: 18 August 2025 A child can automatically become a Dutch citizen by birth, acknowledgement or adoption. This is also called getting Dutch citizenship by descent. It happens ‘by (operation of) …

Regaining Dutch citizenship Last update: 18 August 2025 You have lost your Dutch citizenship and want to regain it. Find out what the requirements are and how the process works. Requirements When you lost Dutch citizenship, you can regain Dutch …

Family reunification Last update: 13 August 2025 You have an asylum residence permit and you want to apply for family reunification. Read how you apply for a residence permit and visa (MVV) for family reunification. Requirements For family reunification …

Becoming a Dutch national abroad Last update: 12 August 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 …

Residence permit medical treatment Last update: 8 August 2025 You need a residence permit for medical treatment in the Netherlands. This is also the case if you want to stay in the Netherlands on medical grounds after suspension of your departure for 1 …