Netherlands permanent residence permit

People who already hold a valid Dutch residence permit and meet the requirements for permanent residence.

• Valid travel document

  Have a valid passport or other travel document.

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• Public order

  Do not pose a danger to public order or national security. Applicants over 12 must complete and enclose an Appendix Antecedents Certificate.

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• Five years of residence

  Have held a valid Dutch residence permit for at least five consecutive years, unless an IND-listed exception applies. Only years from age eight count; a child must be at least 13 and have held a valid permit from age eight.

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• Main residence

  Have had your main residence in the Netherlands throughout the five-year period.

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• Permit extensions

  Have always extended your residence permit in time.

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• Current permit conditions

  Have always met the requirements of your residence permit and still meet them.

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• Non-temporary purpose

  Currently hold a valid residence permit for a non-temporary residence purpose.

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• Previous application

  Have given no false information and withheld no information when applying for your current residence permit.

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• Income

  Meet the independent, sustainable and sufficient income requirements unless exempt. From 1 July to 31 December 2026, the published gross SV salary threshold when showing your own income is €1,635.90 a month without holiday allowance or €1,766.77 with it. Different published thresholds apply when a family member shows income; the IND also lists circumstances in which partner or parental income may count.

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• Population registration

  Be registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP) at your local town hall.

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• Civic integration

  Have passed the civic integration exam at at least level A2, or have an exemption or dispensation from the integration requirement.

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• Valid permit when applying

  Your residence permit must still be valid when you apply. You can apply from three months before it expires; if you have already lived in the Netherlands with a residence permit for more than five years, you need not wait until it is nearly expired.

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• First applicationind.nl · checked 5 days agoSource€254 per person
• First application, child under 18ind.nl · checked 5 days agoSource€85 per person
• First application, Turkish citizenind.nl · checked 5 days agoSource€85 per person
• First application, Turkish citizen under 18ind.nl · checked 5 days agoSource€46 per person

1. Get ready

   • Check the requirements

     Check your residence history, current permit, income and civic integration position against the IND requirements.

   • Collect your documents

     Collect the documents listed in the written application form before applying.

     You’ll need: Documents listed in the written application form

   • Prepare foreign documents

     Have official foreign documents legalised and translated into Dutch, English, French or German.

     You’ll need: Official foreign documents, if applicable, Legalisations and translations, if applicable

2. Apply

   • Submit your application

     Apply online or in writing by post while your current residence permit is still valid.

     You’ll need: Completed application, Supporting documents

   • Pay the application fee

     Pay immediately via iDEAL | Wero when applying online, or follow the payment instructions sent by letter for a written application.

   • Wait for the decision

     You may await processing in the Netherlands; the IND sends its decision by letter.

3. Settle in

   • Collect your residence document

     When the IND writes to say the document is ready, make an appointment to collect it at an IND desk.

The IND first checks whether the applicant qualifies for a residence permit as a long-term EU resident; otherwise, it assesses the permanent residence permit.

• Permanent residence permit | INDind.nlOfficial
• Required amounts income requirements | INDind.nlOfficial
• Fees: costs of an application | INDind.nlOfficial
• Decision periods | INDind.nlOfficial
• Requirements that apply to everyone | INDind.nlOfficial

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