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Applying for a permanent residence permit

5 steps

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.

Conditions for a permanent residence permit

Collecting documents for your permanent residence permit

Applying for a permanent residence permit from the IND

Waiting for the IND's decision

The IND makes a decision

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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).

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Here is what you can do if the IND is late in deciding

The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) must decide on your application in time. If this does not happen, you can officially ask the IND to make a decision within 2 weeks. This is called 'in gebreke stellen' (notice of default).

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