Suspension of departure on medical grounds Last update: 3 June 2025 You must leave the Netherlands, but you are unable to do so due to your medical condition. You want to apply for suspension of your departure on medical grounds according to article 64 of …

Dutch citizen by birth, acknowledgment or adoption Last update: 3 June 2025 A child can automatically become a Dutch citizen by birth, acknowledgement or adoption. This is also called getting Dutch citizenship by descent. It happens ‘by (operation of) …

Residence permit Working Holiday Last update: 3 June 2025 Working Holiday (WHP or WHS) is a cultural exchange programme for young people aged 18 to 30 from certain countries. The main purpose is to get to know Dutch society and culture. Read what the …

Residence permit lost or stolen Last update: 15 May 2025 Your valid residence permit, residence document, statelessness document or Foreign Nationals Identity Document has been lost or stolen. Find out how you can apply for a new residence permit. …

Family reunification Last update: 13 May 2025 You have an asylum residence permit and you want to apply for family reunification. Read how you apply for a residence permit and visa (MVV) for family reunification. Requirements For family reunification …

Becoming a Dutch national in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom Last update: 13 May 2025 You want to become a Dutch national. You live in Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba. Read the requirements and how to apply for Dutch …

Renew permanent residence permit Last update: 17 April 2025 You want to renew the residence document of your residence permit for permanent residency. Find out what the requirements are and how to renew the residence document. Requirements Your residence …

Apply for asylum in the Netherlands Last update: 15 April 2025 You want to apply for an asylum residence permit because you need protection. Find out what the requirements are and how you apply for a residence permit. Requirements You can obtain a …

Extending your temporary asylum residence permit Last update: 21 February 2025 You want to extend your temporary asylum residence permit because it has almost expired. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for an extension. Have you had a …

Permanent asylum residency Last update: 1 November 2024 You want to apply for a permanent asylum residence permit. This is possible if you have had an asylum residence permit for 5 years. Read what the requirements are and how you apply for the residence …