If you are looking to migrate to the Netherlands for visit, study, work and permanent residence. Our advisors can assist you every step of the way
The two types of residence permit for people looking to live in Netherlands are the;
If you plan to stay in Netherlands for 90 days or less, you will require a short stay Schengen Visa and if you are looking to stay longer than 90 days, then a residence permit is required.
Reiss Edwards Immigration Lawyers can assist you through the application process and help you understand the requirements. At the end of the process, you will receive a residence permit number and the right to stay in the Netherlands based on the type of residence permit you applied for.
A Dutch residence permit grants you permission to live in the Netherlands for a definite period of time. Again, if you plan to stay in the Netherlands for less than 90days and you are not a citizen of any of the EU countries, a residence permit or a short stay visa is required.
The following persons can make an application for a Dutch residence permit:
To apply for Dutch a residence permit, you will have to first acquire an MVV visa. The MVV grants you entry to the Netherlands while waiting for your residence permit to be processed. It is also possible to apply for both the MVV and the Dutch residence permit through the Entry and Residence Procedure (TEV).
To apply for a resident permit, the requirements that you need includes;
The cost of applying for a resident permit may vary depending on the type of application. The table below lists out the application costs for a number of applications (excluding legal fees) based on the persons listed above:
The first application, change in the purpose of stay and extension - €2223
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state - €1112
The first application, change in the purpose of stay and extension - €174
Extension permit for a child over 18 years old with (adoption/foster) parents - €174
First application or change in the purpose of the stay - €1379
Change in the purpose of stay: self-employed person after startup - €369
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state - €174
Extension – €369
First application and change in the purpose of stay - €290
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state - €174
Extension - €290
First application and change in the purpose of stay - €333
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state - €174
Change in the purpose of stay: self-employed after start-up - €369
First application and change in the purpose of stay - €290
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state - €174
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state - €290
The first application, change in the purpose of stay and extension - €174
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state - €174
First application or change in the purpose of stay - €174
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state - €174
Extension -€174
First application - €58
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state -€174
Temporary asylum residence permit - €0
First application and extension - €0
Residence permit with MVV - €68
Residence permit without MVV- €58
Extension - €58
First application or change in the purpose of the stay- €290
Association Agreement EG-Turkey residence permit with MVV- €68
Association Agreement EG-Turkey residence permit without MVV - €58
Holder status long-term resident EU in another EU member state - €174
A residence permit application process will normally take about 90 days for IND to process your application.
An in-depth assessment is made by the IND if a company can be a trusted partner for the immigration service. The moment a company is approved to become a recognized sponsor, then applications for highly skilled migrant visas and work permits can be filed.
Renewing your residence permit before it expires is very possible and it is always advisable to do so. Submitting after the expiring date may result in having your residence permit application refused. It is important to submit your residence permit application 3 months before it expires, that way your residence permit will be ready just in time.
A Dutch work permit is required for any non-EU citizen who wants to work in Amsterdam or anywhere in the Netherlands, the request for a work permit is made by the employer and the application should be sent to the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Department (IND). A work permit is only valid for the period of time an employer stays in the organization and becomes void if they no longer work at the organization.
People eligible to apply for a Dutch work permit are employees who meets up to the criterion of the work(visa) permit requirements. They could be scientific researchers, foreign employees, self-employed persons, or highly skilled immigrants.
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About 43,000 British Nationals resides in the Netherlands. Countries under EU/EEA/Swiss citizens have the right to reside, work and study in Netherlands without a work permit or a residence permit. As a British Citizen, you can gain entry into Netherlands with just a valid passport or travel ID and you do not need a work permit to work in Netherlands. You are entitled equal rights with Dutch citizens in terms of employment, working conditions and social tax benefits.
You will also be granted access to visit countries in the Schengen area or anywhere in the EU for 90 days without a visa. Cases where British citizens stay longer than 3 months, application for Verification against EU law and request for certificate of lawful residence can be filed. It is important to know that as a UK citizen, Brexit will not affect your right to live and work in Netherlands. There is a transition period after Brexit, during this period EU rules and regulation will remain in the UK until 31st December.
The responsibility of an immigration lawyer is to assist foreigners to move and reside legally which is why we are here. Reiss Edwards immigration Lawyers (Immigratie Advocaten) are a team of migration law advisors. We are experts in handling applications for residence permits, visas, legal representation for residence permit withdrawal and consultation on migration matters. We bring value, excellence and integrity to the table. We are highly committed to our clients and ensure their best interest. Do not hesitate to contact us for any legal assistance.
