Temporary and non-temporary purposes of residence Last update: 21 October 2024 You are coming to the Netherlands for a specific reason. For example, to live with your family, to work or to study. We call the reason for your residence the purpose of …

Travelling to and from Russia Last update: 18 September 2024 Travelling between Russia and the Netherlands has become more difficult due to the closure of the airspace. And because of the sanctions against Russia. More information can be obtained from the …

Member States EU/EEA Find out which countries are members of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) The following countries are members of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Denmark …

Public order policy naturalisation and option Last update: 12 August 2024 You are not allowed to be a danger to the public order if you want to become a Dutch citizen by naturalisation or option. Find out when you are a danger to the public order or …

Obligations foreign national and sponsor of family member Last update: 7 August 2024 If you want to live in the Netherlands, you have an obligation to provide information. If your family member wants to live in the Netherlands, then you are their sponsor. …

Report changes in situation Last update: 7 August 2024 You want to report a change in your or a family member’s situation to the IND. Find out how to report a change to the IND. Report changes Which changes do I have to report? Legal obligations Report …

Suspension and withdrawal of recognition as sponsor Last update: 31 July 2024 The IND can suspend or withdraw your recognition as a sponsor. Find out when the IND can suspend or withdraw your recognition and what the consequences are.  Suspension …

Administrative fine for not meeting obligations Last update: 31 July 2024 You can get an administrative fine if you do not meet your obligations. Find out when you will get an administrative fine and how much the fine is. Sponsors, recognised or not, …

Translation and legalisation of documents Last update: 15 July 2024 You usually need your official foreign documents when you apply to the IND. These documents must be legalised and translated. Find out what legalisation is and where you can have …

Residence permit for long-term EU residents in other EU countries Last update: 21 June 2024 See which countries have the residence permit for long-term EU residents and what their definition is of long-term EU resident. Countries with a residence permit …