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In many cases you will also have to apply for a long-stay visa before you travel to the Netherlands. This visa is also called an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV).</p><p>In India, you can apply for this visa at the Netherlands embassy in New Delhi or at the consulates-general in Bangalore or Mumbai.</p></div></div></div><div class="content-wrapper" data-testid="information-area"><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><h2>Do I need an MVV and/or a residence permit?</h2><p>You should <a href="/visa-the-netherlands/visa-required">check whether you need an MVV and/or a residence permit</a>. This depends on things like your nationality and the purpose of your stay.</p><h2>Applying for a residence permit and an MVV</h2><p>You can apply for a residence permit and an MVV in 2 ways:</p><ul><li>through a host in the Netherlands (such as an employer, family member or educational institution)</li><li>in person at a Netherlands embassy or consulate-general</li></ul><p>If you have a host in the Netherlands, in most cases your host will have to submit the application to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).</p><p>First check whether you need to take the <a href="/civic-integration-exam-abroad">civic integration examination</a>.</p><h2>What is your situation?</h2><h3>Applying through a host in the Netherlands</h3><p>Depending on the purpose of your stay, your host may have to submit the application in the Netherlands. This applies if the purpose of your stay is:</p><ul><li>study</li><li>work</li><li>a work placement</li><li>co-habiting with or marrying someone who lives in the Netherlands</li><li>family reunification</li></ul><p>In these cases your host will be an educational institution, your employer, a family member or your spouse or partner.</p></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-2-0" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">How does your host apply in the Netherlands?</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-2-0" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p>Your host can submit the application directly to the IND. How they need to do this depends on why you need a residence permit and/or an MVV, for example for work or study. The IND website has a list of the documents your host will need to provide. It also explains how your host can <a href="https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits">apply for your residence permit</a>. If you have any questions about this, you can <a href="https://ind.nl/en/service-and-contact">contact the IND</a>.</p></div></div></div><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-2-1" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">What do I need to do once the application is approved?</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-2-1" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p>The IND will send your host a letter confirming that the application has been approved. The letter also explains how you can apply for an MVV and what documents you need.</p><p>You must apply for your MVV at the embassy or consulate-general within 3 months of receiving this letter. You have 6 months to apply if you meet both of the following conditions:</p><ol><li>You are applying for an MVV for family reunification as a refugee (<em>nareis asiel</em>), and:</li><li>You are applying for an MVV in a country that is not your country of residence.</li></ol><p>Take the following documents to your appointment:</p><ul><li>The <a href="/binaries/content/assets/pdfs-engels/mvv-verleningsformulier-en.pdf">MVV issue form</a>.</li><li>Your passport and a photocopy of the personal details page. Your passport must be valid for at least another 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages.</li><li>If you live in a country of which you are not a national: your residence permit (or equivalent) and a photocopy of the permit.</li><li>A <a href="/passport-id-card/photo-requirements">photo that meets Dutch requirements</a>.</li><li>A copy of the letter stating that your application has been approved and what your alien registration number (V number) is.</li><li>All other documents listed in the letter from the IND and a photocopy of each of these documents.</li></ul><p>Your MVV will be ready for you to collect from the embassy or consulate-general within 10 working days.</p><p>Verify that the information on your visa is correct. This includes your name and the visa鈥檚 validity period.</p><p><a href="/visa-the-netherlands/information-on-a-visa">Read more about the information on your visa</a></p><p>If any of the information is incorrect, contact the embassy or consulate-general where you applied for your MVV.</p><p>You must travel to the Netherlands with the MVV in your passport. The IND will let your host know when your residence permit is ready. You can then <a href="https://ind.nl/en/appointment-to-collect-residence-document">make an appointment at the IND office</a> to collect your permit.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><h3>Applying yourself at an embassy or consulate-general</h3><p>For the following purposes of stay you should submit your application for an MVV and residence permit yourself:</p><ul><li><a href="https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-for-orientation-year">orientation year as a highly skilled migrant seeking employment</a></li><li><a href="https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-self-employed-person">independent entrepreneur</a></li><li><a href="https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/start-up">starting entrepreneur (start-up)</a></li></ul><div class="notification"><span class="sr-only">Attention: </span>You will find the application form and all information about the required documents and the application procedure on the IND website.</div></div></div><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><h3 class="AccordionItem_header__wJ8XV "><button class="AccordionItem_button__OC8hB" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion-panel-3-0" type="button"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64" height="20" width="20" class="Icon_icon__hNQtl AccordionItem_icon__chBVl" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="#000" d="M13.086 36.559v-9.215h14.211V13.137h9.312v14.207h14.305v9.215H36.609v14.305h-9.312V36.559H13.086z"></path></svg><span class="AccordionItem_text__ipDOI">What happens after the appointment?</span></button></h3><div id="accordion-panel-3-0" data-testid="accordion-panel" class="AccordionItem_panel__RMVBc AccordionItem_hidden__TDxEx"><div class="AccordionItem_panelContent__CCN0b"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><p>The IND will process your application within 90 days. If the IND鈥檚 decision is positive, you must hand over your passport at the embassy or consulate-general where you submitted the application. Your MVV will be placed in your passport within 10 working days.</p><p>Verify that the information on your visa is correct. This includes your name and the visa鈥檚 validity period.</p><p><a href="/visa-the-netherlands/information-on-a-visa">Read more about the information on your visa</a></p><p>If any of the information is incorrect, contact the embassy or consulate-general where you applied for your MVV.</p><p>You must travel to the Netherlands with the MVV in your passport. The IND will let you know when your residence permit is ready. You can then <a href="https://ind.nl/en/appointment-to-collect-residence-document">make an appointment at the IND office</a> to collect your permit.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="component-wrapper-no-margin"><div class="component-wrapper content-small-wrapper"><div class="RichText_container__QJWUn "><h2>Long-stay visa for residents of this country or region</h2><h3>Application procedure for MVV's in India</h3><p>Long-stay visa (MVV) applications from India and Nepal can be submitted at the Netherlands embassy in New Delhi or at the consulates-general in Bangalore or Mumbai.</p><h4>Step 1: Prepare the required documents</h4><p>Before making an appointment to submit your application, make sure you have all the above mentioned documents.</p><h4>Step 2: Make an appointment online</h4><p>After you have prepared the required documents, you can <a href="https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Netherlands-Global-Online-Appointment_Zone1/AppScheduling/AppWelcome.aspx?P=c%2F75XIhVUvxD%2BgDk%2BH%2BCGBV5n9rG51cpAkEXPymduoQ%3D">make an appointment</a> via the online appointment system to submit your application.</p><p>Does your approval letter state you need to submit your application in New Delhi, Bangalore or Mumbai, but you would prefer going to a different application location? This is possible. There is no need to ask for permission from either the IND, the embassy or the consulates-general.</p><h4>Step 3: How can I track my application?</h4><p>When you apply for an MVV in New Delhi, Bangalore or Mumbai, you will receive a track & trace code. This allows you to <a href="https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Netherlands-Global-Online-Tracking_Zone1/TrackLanding.aspx">track the status of your application online</a>. You will be informed via an automatically generated email when your document is ready.</p><h4>Step 4: Processing times and collection of your MVV</h4><p>Collection in person is not possible. You are strongly recommended to pre-book the courier of your passport with the MVV. You may use the services of DTDC as mentioned below. The processing time at the embassy in New Delhi and the consulates-general in Bangalore and Mumbai can take up to 10 working days.</p><h4>Have your MVV delivered by courier</h4><p>If you live in India or Nepal, you can have your passport with MVV sent to you by courier (DTDC). How can you arrange this?</p><ol><li>Call the DTDC courier service on +91 97 1100 1980 (Monday - Saturday between 10:00 - 17:00).</li><li>If the courier service is available at your address, then DTDC will ask you to make an online payment of INR 750 (separate charges for Nepal). Please note that 1 envelope / AWB will be used for 1 applicant only. For example, for a family of 3 please arrange for 3 AWB numbers.聽You pay INR 750 per AWB number.</li><li>You will receive an airway bill number (AWB) via text message as soon as the payment has been made.</li><li>Write this AWB number down. You will need it at the time of application.</li><li>Print and fill the <a href="/binaries/content/assets/pdfs-engels/india-mailing-form-disclaimer.pdf">disclaimer form</a> and add it to your visa file.</li><li>Submit your application at the embassy in New Delhi or at the consulates-general in Bangalore or Mumbai and ask for a DTDC envelope. Write your address, contact number (preferably a mobile number), passport number and AWB number on it in BLOCK LETTERS.</li><li>This envelope will be used to return your passport to the address mentioned on the envelope.</li></ol><h4>Authorise someone else to pick up your MVV</h4><p>You can authorise someone else to pick up your passport with the MVV sticker. This is only possible with prior consent from the embassy or the respective Consulate General. Please indicate you want to use this option when you submit your MVV application.</p><p>The person who picks up the passport needs the following documents:</p><ul><li>the original receipt handed to the applicant at the moment of application</li><li>authorisation letter stating the full name of the representative, duly signed by the applicant</li><li>valid photo identity proof of the representative (like passport or driving licence)</li></ul><p>You can check the contact page of the <a href="https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/contact/embassies-consulates-general/india/embassy-new-delhi">embassy in New Delhi</a>, the <a href="https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/contact/embassies-consulates-general/india/consulate-general-bangalore">consulate-general in Bangalore</a> or the <a href="https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/contact/embassies-consulates-general/india/consulate-general-mumbai">consulate-general in Mumbai</a> for contact details and opening times.</p></div></div></div></div></main><footer class="BrFooter_wrapperWithFeedbackBar__mp5SG"><div class="layout-wrapper"><div class="no-js"></div><div id="surveyContent"></div></div><div class="PayOff_payOff__kzCDk Footer_payOff__n8mNy"><div class="layout-wrapper"><span>NetherlandsWorldwide</span><p class="PayOff_payOffText__aMuPv">Here to help. 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This depends on things like your nationality and the purpose of your stay.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplying for a residence permit and an MVV\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can apply for a residence permit and an MVV in 2 ways:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethrough a host in the Netherlands (such as an employer, family member or educational institution)\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ein person at a Netherlands embassy or consulate-general\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a host in the Netherlands, in most cases your host will have to submit the application to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst check whether you need to take the \u003ca href=\"/civic-integration-exam-abroad\" data-type=\"internal\"\u003ecivic integration examination\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is your situation?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplying through a host in the Netherlands\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the purpose of your stay, your host may have to submit the application in the Netherlands. This applies if the purpose of your stay is:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003estudy\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ework\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea work placement\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eco-habiting with or marrying someone who lives in the Netherlands\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003efamily reunification\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn these cases your host will be an educational institution, your employer, a family member or your spouse or partner.\u003c/p\u003e"},"localeString":"en","contentType":"p1o:text","id":"2e2dd6f5-b6af-43fc-af46-76fb61fa06a9"}},"ua38130a9e59247d9a860107704040136":{"type":"document","links":{"site":{"type":"unknown"}},"meta":{},"data":{"name":"2-generiek-visum-lang-verblijf-mvv-aanvragen","displayName":"2. 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If you have any questions about this, you can \u003ca href=\"https://ind.nl/en/service-and-contact\"\u003econtact the IND\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"},"title":"How does your host apply in the Netherlands?","contentType":"p1o:accordionitem"},{"name":"p1o:accordionitem","displayName":"p1o:accordionitem","content":{"contentType":"hippostd:html","value":"\u003cp\u003eThe IND will send your host a letter confirming that the application has been approved. The letter also explains how you can apply for an MVV and what documents you need.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou must apply for your MVV at the embassy or consulate-general within 3 months of receiving this letter. You have 6 months to apply if you meet both of the following conditions:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYou are applying for an MVV for family reunification as a refugee (\u003cem\u003enareis asiel\u003c/em\u003e), and:\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYou are applying for an MVV in a country that is not your country of residence.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake the following documents to your appointment:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/binaries/content/assets/pdfs-engels/mvv-verleningsformulier-en.pdf\" data-type=\"resource\"\u003eMVV issue form\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYour passport and a photocopy of the personal details page. Your passport must be valid for at least another 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf you live in a country of which you are not a national: your residence permit (or equivalent) and a photocopy of the permit.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"/passport-id-card/photo-requirements\" data-type=\"internal\"\u003ephoto that meets Dutch requirements\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA copy of the letter stating that your application has been approved and what your alien registration number (V number) is.\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAll other documents listed in the letter from the IND and a photocopy of each of these documents.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour MVV will be ready for you to collect from the embassy or consulate-general within 10 working days.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVerify that the information on your visa is correct. 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You can then \u003ca href=\"https://ind.nl/en/appointment-to-collect-residence-document\"\u003emake an appointment at the IND office\u003c/a\u003e to collect your permit.\u003c/p\u003e"},"title":"What do I need to do once the application is approved?","contentType":"p1o:accordionitem"}],"actiontype":null,"localeString":"en","contentType":"p1o:accordion","id":"a38130a9-e592-47d9-a860-107704040136"}},"u148c394407bf4162895744f4ed9166ed":{"type":"document","links":{"site":{"type":"unknown"}},"meta":{},"data":{"name":"3-generiek-visum-lang-verblijf-mvv-aanvragen","displayName":"3. 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