Netherlands · Visas and documents

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Study

For higher education, the recognised institution applies to IND. Also check whether an MVV entry visa is needed.

Documents to organise 6

Valid passport or travel documentAdmission or enrolment at an eligible institution and courseFinancial evidence accepted for this category

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Health insurance appropriate to the categoryCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedMedical 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.

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Work

Skilled work

Official name: Highly skilled migrant

Normally, the recognised employer applies. Check the category salary threshold, market-level pay and any exceptions.

Documents to organise 6

Valid passport or travel documentContract or job offer accepted for the categoryEmployer authorisation, sponsorship or petition where the route requires it

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognitionCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedMedical 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.

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Join family

Check sponsor income, relationship and integration/MVV conditions. Exceptions depend on nationality and residence status.

Documents to organise 8

Valid passport or travel documentCertificates and evidence of family or partner relationshipFamily member’s identity and immigration status or nationalitySupporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodation

Depending on your case and the official checklist

Civil records and evidence of parentage or name changesLanguage evidence for the category or exemptionCertified translations and legalisation/apostille where requestedMedical 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.

Check official requirements ↗ ind.nl Check official requirements ↗ ind.nl