Netherlands · Visas and documents
Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst · IND · 13/11/2026
https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-education Study
https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/study/student-residence-permit-for-university-or-higher-professional-educationhttps://ind.nl/en/requirements-that-apply-to-everyone Skilled work
https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/highly-skilled-migranthttps://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements Join family
https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/family-and-partner/residence-permit-for-partner?pk_campaign=Spouse&pk_kwd=subnavigatiehttps://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements A preparation roadmap by purpose, with documents, steps and direct links to the responsible authorities.
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
Study
For higher education, the recognised institution applies to IND. Also check whether an MVV entry visa is needed.
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.
Skilled work · Highly skilled migrant
Normally, the recognised employer applies. Check the category salary threshold, market-level pay and any exceptions.
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.
Join family
Check sponsor income, relationship and integration/MVV conditions. Exceptions depend on nationality and residence status.
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.
Before paying or travelling
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.
Information for lawful migration. PassyGo does not issue visas or replace individual advice from a qualified professional.
Editorial information. Requirements depend on your circumstances and may change. Check the official source before applying.
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