From January 1, 2025, Turkish citizens must have an integration diploma to apply for a permanent residence permit in the Netherlands. This rule, introduced in 2022, also applies to long-term EU residence permits. Turkish employees and their families fall under an exception. The three-year transition period ends on January 1, 2025, so make sure you meet the requirements on time.
Marechaussee registers highest number of false documents at Dutch borders in five years
In 2023, the Royal Military Police intercepted an unprecedented number of 1.710 fraudulent travel, residence and identity documents, the highest number in five years. Passports and residence documents in particular were forged, with a notable increase in fraud by Indian and Syrian travelers. Most fraud cases were discovered at airports, mainly at Schiphol, but also at land and maritime borders.
From the Ukraine to the Netherlands
Due to the war in the Ukraine, more and more Ukrainians are traveling to the Netherlands. In principle, Ukrainians can travel freely to the Netherlands. They do not need to apply for a Schengen visa. Ukrainians also do not have to apply for asylum. Shelter is possible in various places in the Netherlands. Staying in the Netherlands as a Ukrainian Did you come to the Netherlands in your […]
What is an MVV (provisional residence permit)?
An authorization for temporary stay (MVV) is an entry visa for long-term residence in the Netherlands. This concerns a stay in the Schengen area of more than 90 days.
Partner to the Netherlands for a short or long stay
Conditions for a foreign partner requiring a visa to come to the Netherlands.
Bringing partner to the Netherlands
If you have a foreign partner that requires a visa and you would like to bring him or her to the Netherlands, strict conditions apply. The duration of the stay is also a determining factor.