Permanent residence permit
When your temporary residence permit expires, you can apply for a permanent residence permit. Read how to apply for a permanent residence permit as a refugee here.
Step-by-step plans (2)
Applying for a permanent residence permit
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In this step-by-step plan you will read, among other things, which conditions you need to meet to apply for a permanent residence permit. You can also read which documents you need and how to apply for a residence permit.
This is how you can get Dutch citizenship
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This step-by-step plan tells you how to obtain Dutch citizenship if you have an asylum residence permit. You will find information on what conditions you must meet to become a Dutch citizen and how to apply for Dutch citizenship.
Information
What is a permanent residence permit?
A permanent residence permit allows you to stay in the Netherlands forever. This permit is officially called a "verblijfsvergunning asiel voor onbepaalde tijd" (permanent asylum residence permit).
This is what you can do if the IND is late in deciding your asylum case
The IND must decide on your asylum application in time. If the IND does not decide on time, you can officially ask the IND to make a decision within 2 weeks. This is called "notice of default".
You need to know this regarding travel to your country of origin and right of residence in the Netherlands
Travelling to your country of origin has risks for your residence permit in the Netherlands. Sometimes your right of residence in the Netherlands can be stopped if you travel back. Read below when you may or may not travel to your country of origin.
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