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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

Intra EU mobility student (Directive (EU) 2016/801) Last update: 8 July 2025 You have a study residence permit in a different EU country under Directive (EU) 2016/801. You are coming to study in the Netherlands under the intra-EU mobility regulation for …

Residence permit cross-border service provider Last update: 8 July 2025 With a residence permit for a cross-border service provider an employee of a European company can work temporarily in the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are and how you …

Cross-border worker Last update: 8 July 2025 You want to work in the Netherlands as a cross-border worker. You live in Belgium, Germany or another country in the European Union (EU). Find out what the requirements are for cross-border workers in the …

Residence permit for seasonal work Last update: 8 July 2025 With a residence permit for seasonal work, you can work in the Netherlands in the agricultural sector for up to 24 weeks. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the seasonal …

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, …

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 …