Residence permit

You come from a country outside the European Union. You want to live in Hilversum. You always need a residence permit. You can request this from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND).

What do you need to know

  • You have been in the Netherlands for more than 3 months in a row
  • You need a residence permit
  • You can apply for a residence permit at the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND)
  • If you stay in the Netherlands for less than 3 months, you often need a visa