Frequently asked questions

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Frequently asked questions

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  • I need a payment reference, but I lost the letter. What should I do?

  • Can I make an arrangement to pay the fees in installments?

  • Can I live and work in the Netherlands if I have a residence permit in another EU country?

  • Can I pay the fees by bank transfer from a foreign bank to the IND?

  • What do I have to do as an employee if I go to work for a different employer?

  • What is the V-number?

  • Can I stay in the Netherlands during my mvv procedure?

  • How long may I stay outside the Netherlands with my valid residence permit?

  • What is the difference between a residence permit for research (Directive (EU) 2016/801) and a residence permit as researcher (highly skilled migrant)?

  • Can I work with an expired permanent residence permit?

  • What is a sponsorship declaration? And what does signing it mean for me?

  • How long is my signed proof of sponsorship/accommodation valid for?

  • Can I sponsor more than one person?

  • I'm listed in the Personal Records Database (BRP) with nationality Unkown. Do I have to renounce my nationality?

  • I want to continue with my saved online application. Where can I find it?

  • I want to upload files. How can I do this?

  • Why can't I open a saved application?

  • My application for naturalisation is still pending. Am I allowed to move abroad?

  • Why can I not log in with my DigiD?

  • The button ‘Next’ does not work. What should I do?

  • I see a question on a topic, but I do not understand it. Where can I find an explanation?

  • I have an error message 'This service is not available for use'. What should I do?

  • Can I apply online to extend my minor child's residence permit?

  • I want to upload more files than is allowed. Is this possible?

  • Why can I not upload a photo card?

  • I have paid but I get the message ‘submission unsuccessful’. What should I do?

  • I have submitted and paid for the same application twice. What should I do?

  • How do I save my application before I submit it?

  • My application has been rejected. Can I get a refund of the application fee?

  • What are the advantages of becoming a Dutch citizen?

  • How does secure emailing with the IND work?

  • How do I know if my email was received by the IND?

  • What if I do not see a delivery confirmation?

  • How can I download or forward a confirmation if there is doubt about the delivery?

  • How do I add grounds to an objection letter?

  • What are the maximum file sizes for emailing?

  • How do I report a longer period of absence, such as a notice of vacation?

  • My child has a residence permit to stay with parent and is going to study. Can my child live at another address while studying?

  • Since 1 April 2025, faxing with the IND is no longer possible. Why has the IND stopped using fax?

  • How can I now contact the IND?

  • Do I always have to use Zivver?

  • Is the NTA 7516 certification still valid?

  • Can the IND give a list of approved email providers?

  • In the ICT-Directive, what is meant by a group of undertakings?

  • Does a network organisation fall within the scope of the ICT Directive?

  • Do charity organisations or non-profit organisations fall within the scope of the ICT Directive?

  • What are the definitions of manager, specialist and trainee in the ICT Directive?

  • What is the difference between an apprentice and a trainee within the meaning of the Directive?