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Netherlands Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.
Visa requirements:
Do you need a visa? And how do you apply for it?
Not everyone needs a visa for their stay in the Netherlands. Read the following section to find out which rules you must follow. More...
Residency:
How to get a residency permit
Every foreigner arriving in the Netherlands – with exception of EU/EEA citizens and Swiss nationals –is required to report to the Foreign Police (Vreemdelnigenpolitie) within three days of arrival. This should be done in the municipality where you will be residing. To apply for a Dutch residency permit you will need to meet certain requirements. More...
Citizenship:
How to become a Dutch National
Foreigners legally resident in the Netherlands for a certain period of time can file an application to become a Dutch citizen, if they have sufficient command of the Dutch language and a valid birth certificate. Generally, this means renouncing previous nationality(ies). More...
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service:
Contact details
In the Netherlands, there is a special service which is responsible for the immigration policy in the Netherlands, called The Immigration and Naturalisation Service. This service assess all applications of foreign people who want to stay in the Netherlands or want to obtain the Dutch nationality. Find their contact details below: More...
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