Residence permit honour-based or domestic violence Last update: 19 June 2025 You do not have a residence permit and you are the victim of, or have been threatened with honour-based violence or domestic violence. As a result the relationship or family bond …

Permanent residency based on Withdrawal Agreement Last update: 12 June 2025 You want to apply for permanent residency and you fall under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the residence document. …

Statelessness document (S-document) You do not have an official nationality and are stateless. You are not entitled to stay in the Netherlands. Read when and how you can apply for a statelessness document (S-document).   Requirements You can obtain a …

Permanent residence permit Last update: 10 June 2025 You want to apply for a permanent residence permit. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for permanent residency. Do you have an asylum residence permit? Visit the web page Permanent …

Second or following asylum application Last update: 6 June 2025 You want to apply for asylum again in the Netherlands. For example, because something has changed in your country of origin or personal situation. Find out how to apply for a repeat asylum …

Returning to the Netherlands Last update: 6 June 2025 You used to have the Dutch nationality (former Dutch citizen) or you lived in the Netherlands with a residence permit. You may be able to return to the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are …

Residence permit Cultural exchange Last update: 6 June 2025 You need a residence permit for a cultural exchange to the Netherlands. Only an exchange organisation recognised by the IND can apply for you. Find out what the requirements are and how the …

International Trade Regulation Last update: 6 June 2025 You want to apply for a residence permit for paid employment under the International Trade Regulation. Via the International Trade Regulation you can come to the Netherlands and work temporarily …

Single Permit: GVVA Last update: 6 June 2025 If you want to work in paid employment in the Netherlands, you need a single permit (in Dutch: gecombineerde vergunning verblijf en arbeid or GVVA). The single permit combines the residence permit and the work …

Residence permit for foster child Last update: 6 June 2025 To live with you in the Netherlands, your foreign foster child needs a residence permit. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for the residence permit. Requirements Show details …