Short, useful reads on visas, naturalisation, appointments, and tax topics.
Judicial penalties for late IND decisions have been abolished from 16 October 2026. Learn which court remedies, cost reimbursements and transitional rules remain relevant.
International students in the Netherlands generally have to obtain at least 50% of the required study credits during each academic year. Falling below this threshold may cause the school to report the student to the IND, placing the student’s residence permit at risk.
Eligible applicants can now collect Dutch MVV visa stickers at the Netherlands Consulate-General in Lagos. Learn who can use the service, how to book, what documents to bring and which deadlines apply.
How Ukrainians in the Netherlands can prepare for a regular GVVA work and residence permit before temporary protection ends, including the UWV labour-market test and key requirements.
What applicants can do when the IND fails to decide within the legal period, including checking the deadline, sending an ingebrekestelling and filing a beroep with the court.
Why even a short interruption in BRP registration can matter when applying for Dutch naturalisation, and how principal residence is assessed in practice.
IND bulletin IB 2026/12 introduces a 36-month savings benchmark for applicants relying on capital, but the rule raises important legal questions.
When a Dutch residence permit expires or is withdrawn, leaving immediately may not be the only option. Learn how procedural lawful residence, objections, MVV exceptions and timely action may help protect your stay in the Netherlands.
A complete guide to the Chavez residence permit: how a non-EU parent of a Dutch child can obtain residence in the Netherlands, key requirements and documents.
New IND rules grant foreign workers in the Netherlands up to a 6-month search period after unemployment if they have held their work permit for over 2 years.
Dutch unrestricted labour permit (Arbeid vrij toegestaan): what holders can and cannot do, including risks of running a business or family company employment.
A comprehensive guide to arbeid in loondienst, the Dutch regular employment visa: GVVA, TWV, salary norms, Ukrainian exemption and the TWV-free permit.
Learn what to do when your Dutch student visa is at risk due to insufficient study progress. Understand the 50% credit rule, school procedures, and legal options to protect your residence permit.
Learn what the IND means by independent, sustainable and sufficient income for Dutch family reunification, permanent residence and EU long-term resident permits.
Learn why Ukrainians under Temporary Protection need a TWV for self-employment and how to plan your residence strategy before the March 2027 deadline.
What happens if you lose your job while your Dutch long-term residence application is pending? Key legal rules, income tests, and steps to protect your case.
Learn about residence gaps (verblijfsgat) in the Netherlands — what causes them, how they affect permanent residence, and how recent policy changes can help.
Learn your legal options for staying in the Netherlands after a relationship ends. Covers partner visa rules, IND notification, residence permit changes, and pathways to independent status.
A comprehensive guide to the Dutch self-employment residence permit, covering the RVO three-part assessment, required documents, the core paradox of building financial history before obtaining a permit, common refusal reasons, and strategic planning advice for entrepreneurs
Your complete 2026 guide to Dutch immigration. Find the right residence permit, from work and study to family routes, and check the updated 2026 salary thresholds for the Netherlands
A complete guide for EU long-term residents moving to the Netherlands. Learn how to relocate without a provisional visa (MVV), obtain immediate work rights, and prove financial self-sufficiency under the "economically inactive" status.
Step-by-step guide to obtaining a family visit visa (Schengen type C) for the Netherlands. Document requirements, application process, and expert tips for Russian citizens in 2025.
Comprehensive guide to Dutch permanent residence permit and EU long-term resident permit. Your path to lasting stability in the Netherlands.