Who is eligible for a residence permit in the Netherlands?

The following categories of persons are entitled to apply for a residence permit, and later permanent residence and citizenship of the Netherlands:

members of the same family, if one is resident in the Netherlands;

students;

employees;

scientific researchers;

students of professional and secondary educational institutions;

foreign investors;

entrepreneurs who came to the Netherlands on a start-up visa;

refugees or stateless persons.

How to get a residence permit in the Netherlands: Crystal Tax services

Depending on the citizenship of a foreigner, you can apply for a residence permit directly to the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) or the consulate, embassy in the country of residence.

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get MVV — temporary residence permit;

get a visa;

get a work permit;

to fulfill the requirements established by law in order to obtain a residence permit;

for any questions related to investment;

prepare the necessary documents, including their translation and notarization;

check the status of the application after it has been submitted to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

On average, the period for consideration of a package of documents from an applicant for a residence permit takes up to 90 days.

The maximum period of validity of a permit for temporary residence in the country is five years. The issue of extending a residence permit or obtaining a permanent place of residence should be decided at least three months before the expiration of the permit.

Thanks to our specialists, who have vast experience in the field of immigration, you will be able to avoid many problems and paperwork associated with obtaining and renewing a residence permit.

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If you want to get a residence permit, but don't know where to start, contact our company. The immigration process will become much easier and more accessible, since true Crystal Tax professionals will take care of it.

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Who is eligible for a residence permit in the Netherlands?

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