Netherlands
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What the source says
For the highly skilled migrant route, only an IND-recognised employer can apply for the residence permit.
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Write down your purpose, nationality and country of residence. List questions about documents, costs, timing and family members. Compare the application category with your plan before making decisions.
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IND — Netherlands
ind.nl · Source checked on 13/11/2026This is a summary of the publication. The full text and requirements are available from the original source.
Read the original source ↗Visas and documents: destination context
Country reference guide. These routes are not new measures announced by the news; each has its own requirements.
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
Sources checked · 2026-11-13Study
For higher education, the recognised institution applies to IND. Also check whether an MVV entry visa is needed.
Official name
Documents to organise
- Valid passport or travel document
- Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course
- Financial evidence accepted for this category
Depending on your case and the official checklist
- Health insurance appropriate to the category
- Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested
- Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable
Route forms and references
- MVV / TEV
How to proceed
- Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
- Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents.
- Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
- After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Sources by route
Skilled workHighly skilled migrant
Normally, the recognised employer applies. Check the category salary threshold, market-level pay and any exceptions.
Official name
Highly skilled migrant
Documents to organise
- Valid passport or travel document
- Contract or job offer accepted for the category
- Employer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires it
Depending on your case and the official checklist
- Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition
- Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested
- Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable
Route forms and references
- MVV / TEV
How to proceed
- Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
- Ask the employer to complete the prior authorisation or sponsorship required by this route.
- Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
- After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Sources by route
Join family
Check sponsor income, relationship and integration/MVV conditions. Exceptions depend on nationality and residence status.
Official name
Documents to organise
- Valid passport or travel document
- Certificates and evidence of family or partner relationship
- Family member’s identity and immigration status or nationality
- Supporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodation
Depending on your case and the official checklist
- Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changes
- Language evidence for the category or exemption
- Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested
- Medical examination or certificate/TB where applicable
Route forms and references
- MVV / TEV
How to proceed
- Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence.
- Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested.
- After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Sources by route
Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.
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