Flexible handling of residence permits Ukrainians Last update: 6 July 2023 On this page you can read the latest information about the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine for your stay and applications. This page will be updated as new …

Advantages and disadvantages of becoming a Dutch citizen Last update: 14 February 2023 Becoming a Dutch citizen has advantages and disadvantages. Find out what this means for you if you decide to become a Dutch citizen. Important decision Advantages of …

Living in the Netherlands after Brexit Last update: 19 October 2022 Brexit has consequences for British nationals who want to live in the Netherlands. The Withdrawal Agreement determines what these consequences are. Find out what Brexit is and to whom the …

Statement recognised sponsor labour due to European sanctions Last update: 25 May 2022 ​The IND asks all recognised sponsors labour (employers) to fill in a statement about possible ties with Russian and/or Belarusian companies. Read why we ask this of …

Temporary residence purposes under the Civic Integration Act Last update: 18 May 2022 There are various residence purposes that are either temporary or non-temporary. Find out which residence purposes are temporary under the Civic Integration Act. …

Dual nationality Last update: 18 May 2022 Dutch citizens are usually not allowed to have dual nationality. But there are exceptions. Find out when you are allowed to have dual nationality if you become a Dutch citizen. Becoming a Dutch citizen and dual …

War in Ukraine ​Have you fled from Ukraine and are you covered by the Temporary Protection Directive? Make an appointment to collect proof of residence (sticker or card). Or read more about staying in the Netherlands for people from Ukraine and Russia. …

The IND in figures The number of applications for residence permits has already been increasing for a longer time. And this is expected to increase even more in the years to come. Moreover this does not make the work of the IND easier. Increasingly more …

IND late with decision Last update: 14 April 2025 The law requires the IND to decide on your application or objection within a certain period. We call this the decision period. The IND is late with a decision if this decision period has passed. Find out …

IND desks and locations The IND has different locations in the Netherlands. On this page you find where these locations are. Application centres Expat centres / IND Service Points IND desks Offices Application Centres At application centres, asylum …