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 …

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

Residence permit for child born in the Netherlands Last update: 6 June 2025 Your child was born in the Netherlands and does not have a residence permit yet. Your child does not have Dutch nationality. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply …

Residence permit for child under 18 Last update: 6 June 2025 To live with you in the Netherlands, your child who is a minor needs a residence permit. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for a residence permit for your child under 18. …

Permanent residence permit for (ex-)privileged persons and their family members Last update: 6 June 2025 Are you a (ex-)privileged person in the Netherlands? Or are you a family member of a (ex-)privileged person in the Netherlands? And do you want to …

Residence permit humanitarian non-temporary Last update: 6 June 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 …

Change residence purpose Last update: 6 June 2025 You want to change the residence purpose of your residence permit. For example, because your situation has changed, or because you want a stronger right of residence. Find out when you have to change your …