Income requirements: independent, sustainable and sufficient income Last update: 30 June 2025 A requirement for a residence permit is that you have income. The income must be independent, sustainable and sufficient. These are the income requirements. Read …

Residency non-Ukrainians with temporary Ukrainian residence permit Last update: 27 June 2025 You do not have the Ukrainian nationality and you had a temporary residence permit in Ukraine. Read more about your right of residence in the Netherlands.  …

Temporary and non-temporary purposes of residence Last update: 26 June 2025 You are coming to the Netherlands for a specific reason. For example, to live with your family, to work or to study. We call the reason for your residence the purpose of …

Return decision Last update: 26 June 2025 A return decision is a decision stating that you have to return. This is because you are not allowed to stay in the Netherlands. You must leave the EU/EEA (except Ireland) and Switzerland. When you can get a …

Obligations foreign national and sponsor of family member Last update: 26 June 2025 If you want to live in the Netherlands, you have an obligation to provide information. If your family member wants to live in the Netherlands, then you are their sponsor. …

Ukraine: appointment to collect proof of residency Last update: 26 June 2025 Do you come under the Temporary Protection Directive and did you register with your municipality? Then you must visit the IND within 4 weeks. Read what kind of appointment you …

Dutch nationals and EU law Last update: 26 June 2025 You are a Dutch national and you want to bring your partner or family member to the Netherlands. Read when you as a Dutch national can rely on EU law. Situations in which Dutch nationals can rely on EU …

Frequently asked questions and answers Business Portal Last update: 24 June 2025 This page contains frequently asked questions about our business portal and their answers. Errors eHerkenning and authorisation Online applications in the Business Portal …

Public order policy naturalisation and option Last update: 23 June 2025 You are not allowed to be a danger to the public order if you want to become a Dutch citizen by naturalisation or option. Find out when you are a danger to the public order or …

Asylum and family reunification: latest developments Last update: 20 June 2025 Many people apply for asylum and family reunification in the Netherlands. As a result, the waiting times in these procedures are increasing. Read what this means for your …