The IND in figures The number of applications for residence permits has already been increasing for a longer time. And this is expected to increase even more in the years to come. Moreover this does not make the work of the IND easier. Increasingly more …

Post You would like to send an application form or (additional) documents for your application to the IND. You can find the correct postal address.  How to send (additional) documents for your application by post to the IND: Only send copies of your …

Appointment for residence endorsement sticker Last update: 1 August 2025 A residence endorsement is proof that you are allowed to await your procedure in the Netherlands. The IND places this sticker in your passport. On this page you make an appointment …

Emailing securely Last update: 25 July 2025 The IND is using Zivver to send privacy-sensitive and confidential information securely via e-mail. Find out what Zivver is and how to open and send a message. What is Zivver? Zivver is a tool used to securely …

Appointment to collect document Last update: 14 July 2025 You can collect your document. This is stated in a message that you received from us. On this page you can make an appointment to collect your document. When to make an appointment You can only …

Report fraud, abuse or confidential information You want to report fraud or abuse. Or you want to pass on other, confidential information to us. Find out how and in which situations you can report this. Fraud form To report, you can use the online fraud …

Social media The IND is active on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X. Follow us for answers on general questions, stories of our employees and updates about our work. X Follow us on X for news from the IND. Here you will read updates and developments. …

Privacy The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) assesses all residence permit applications from the people who want to live, work or study in the Netherlands. The IND also assesses applications from the people who want to become Dutch. For this …

Business Portal In the Business Portal, business customers of the IND can submit applications. Find out which services are available in the Business Portal and what you need to log in. Log in Login Business Portal eHerkenning required You need eHerkenning …

Call the IND Our telephone number Our telephone number is 088 043 04 30 . The standard rates apply. From abroad you call +31 88 043 04 30 . Opening hours You can call us from Monday until Friday between 9.00 and 17.00. Keep V number or case number …