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class="col-12 col-lg-9 intro-elevated"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class="paragraph--call-to-action-button"> <div class="row no-gutters"> <div class="text-lead d-block col-lg-11"> <i class="text-lead--changed"> Last update: 13 November 2024 </i> <p>You want to apply for a permanent residence permit. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for permanent residency.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="row no-gutters d-none d-sm-block"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <div id="indsitewidealertmeldingen" class="block block-ind-custom"> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div data-sitewide-alert data-sitewide-alert-type="notification"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row no-gutters mt-4"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <div class="alert alert-muted spacing-below d-none d-sm-block"> <div class="field-exception-text"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Do you have an asylum residence permit? Visit the web page <a href="/en/residence-permits/asylum/permanent-asylum-residency" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8bdd668b-2f20-43d0-bb35-26a80a81e044" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Permanent asylum residency">Permanent asylum residency</a>. Are you an (ex-)privileged? Visit the web page <a href="/en/extend-renew-and-change/permanent-residency/permanent-residence-permit-for-ex-privileged-persons-and-their-family-members" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="eaa8e2cc-53f9-4046-9643-5d72a4b04345" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Permanent residence permit for (ex-)privileged persons and their family members">Permanent residence permit for (ex-)privileged persons and their family members</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row no-gutters order-3 px-3 px-sm-0"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <section class="pane--terms pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <ul class="purpose-of-stay--index"> <li><a href="#requirements"><div class="field-terms-title"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item">Requirements</div> </div> </div> </a></li> <li><a href="#process-and-costs"><div class="field-procedures-title"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item">Process and costs</div> </div> </div> </a></li> <li><a href="#application-forms"><div class="field-forms-title"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item">Application forms</div> </div> </div> </a></li> <li><a href="#the-residence-permit">The residence permit</a></li> <li><a href="#see-also">See also</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="alert alert-muted spacing-below d-block d-sm-none"> <div class="field-exception-text"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"><p>Do you have an asylum residence permit? Visit the web page <a href="/en/residence-permits/asylum/permanent-asylum-residency" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8bdd668b-2f20-43d0-bb35-26a80a81e044" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Permanent asylum residency">Permanent asylum residency</a>. Are you an (ex-)privileged? Visit the web page <a href="/en/extend-renew-and-change/permanent-residency/permanent-residence-permit-for-ex-privileged-persons-and-their-family-members" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="eaa8e2cc-53f9-4046-9643-5d72a4b04345" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Permanent residence permit for (ex-)privileged persons and their family members">Permanent residence permit for (ex-)privileged persons and their family members</a>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row no-gutters d-block d-sm-none"> <div class="col-12 col-lg-8"> <div id="indsitewidealertmeldingen" class="block block-ind-custom"> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div data-sitewide-alert data-sitewide-alert-type="notification"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="requirements"> <section class="pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 tabindex="0" class="pane__title ">Requirements</h2> <div class="pane__content"> <section class="pane--wysiwyg pane--first pane pane--default" data-pane-type="wysiwyg"> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class="paragraph--wysiwyg"> <p>These are the requirements for a permanent residence permit.</p><ul><li>You meet the general <a href="/en/requirements-that-apply-to-everyone" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a28ce0ae-9175-40f5-8a40-998c0e5970d5" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Requirements that apply to everyone">requirements that apply to everyone</a>.</li><li>You have had a valid Dutch residence permit for at least 5 consecutive years. There are <a href="/en/exceptions-to-5-year-term-for-permanent-residency" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="82d60976-7c47-48ef-8eec-81f2c4c45c30" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Exceptions to 5-year term for permanent residency">exceptions to the 5-year period for permanent residency</a>.</li><li>Only years from the age of 8 on count towards the 5-year period. Children can only apply for a permanent residence permit, if they are at least 13 years old and have had a valid residence permit from the age of 8.</li><li>You had your <a href="/en/living-in-the-netherlands-with-a-residence-permit/main-residency" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="73d512ec-57ee-4417-9b65-cf3de2aadce3" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Main residency">main residence</a> in the Netherlands during the entire 5-year period.</li><li>You have always extended your residence permit in time.</li><li>You have always met the requirements for your residence permit. And you still meet those requirements.</li><li>You now have a valid residence permit for a <a href="/en/temporary-and-non-temporary-purposes-of-residence" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="86105865-57ce-4944-8950-f6886aa664c3" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Temporary and non-temporary purposes of residence">non-temporary residence purpose</a>.</li><li>During the application for the residence permit you have now, you did not give any false information. And you did not withhold information. </li><li>You meet the <a href="/en/independent-sustainable-and-sufficient-income" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="31f4f19a-3d56-44a9-b6b1-0c6b85c9a874" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Income requirements: independent, sustainable and sufficient income">income requirements</a>.</li><li>You are registered in the Personal Records Database (in Dutch: <em>Basisregistratie Personen</em> or <em>BRP</em>) at your local town hall. The BRP is the population register of the Netherlands.</li><li>You have passed the civic integration exam at at least level A2. Or you have been exempted from the civic integration exam. Read more about <a href="/en/living-in-the-netherlands-with-a-residence-permit/civic-integration-for-more-secure-residence-permit-and-naturalisation" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="095d6542-8c3d-460e-bc3d-616ddf6cc738" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Civic integration for more secure residence permit and naturalisation ">civic integration and a permanent residence permit</a>.</li></ul><p>Were you born in the Netherlands and are you now 18 years old? Or were you under 3 years old when you came to live in the Netherlands and have you always lived in the Netherlands since then? In that case, the IND can reject your application only if you are a danger to the public order or national security.</p><h3>Residence permit as a long-term EU resident</h3><p>Are you applying for a permanent residence permit? Then the IND will first check if you meet the requirements for the <a href="/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a9622086-aaaa-4326-9498-aa4bde96b188" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents">residence permit for a long-term EU resident</a>. You do not have to do anything for this yourself.</p><p><br>With the residence permit for a long-term EU resident, it will be easier for you to apply for a residence permit in another EU country. You must, however, meet the requirements for this residence permit in the other EU country. </p><p><br>See the <a href="/en/residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents-in-other-eu-countries" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a1bcc327-fe8c-4a71-8941-a7b69ec5d610" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Residence permit for long-term EU residents in other EU countries">list of EU countries with a residence permit for long-term EU residents</a>.<br> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="process-and-costs"> <section class="pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 tabindex="0" class="pane__title ">Process and costs</h2> <h3 tabindex="0" class="pane__subtitle "><div class="field-procedures-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item">These are the steps for applying for the residence permit.</div> </div> </div> </h3> <div class="pane__content"> <section class="pane pane--default pane pane--paddingless" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class=""> <div class=""> <div class="paragraph--accordion"> <div class="accordion"> <a class="accordion__toggler initializing" role='button' tabindex='0'> <span class="accordion__action accordion__action--open">Show details</span> <span class="accordion__action accordion__action--close">Hide details</span> </a> <ul class="accordion__content"> <li class="accordion-item hidden procedure-content procedure-content-with-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>1. Check requirements</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>A <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="6a4a6c68-c37c-415e-9a89-cb3e94bf6bdd" href="/en/provisional-residence-permit-mvv" title="Provisional residence permit (MVV)">valid provisional residence permit (MVV)</a> is needed for this application</p> <p>Make sure you meet the requirements.</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>1. Check requirements</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>Make sure you meet the requirements.</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item hidden procedure-content procedure-content-with-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>2. Collect documents</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>The written application form lists which documents you need. Collect all documents before you apply. You can upload the documents in the online application.</p><p>Have official foreign documents <a href="/en/translation-and-legalisation-of-documents" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d2d3623b-7137-425c-b90a-37400ba656a8" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Translation and legalisation of documents">legalised and translated</a> into Dutch, English, French or German.</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>2. Collect documents</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>The written application form lists which documents you need. Collect all documents before you apply. You can upload the documents in the online application.</p><p>Have official foreign documents <a href="/en/translation-and-legalisation-of-documents" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d2d3623b-7137-425c-b90a-37400ba656a8" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Translation and legalisation of documents">legalised and translated</a> into Dutch, English, French or German.</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>3. Apply</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>You can submit the application online or in writing by post.</p> <p>Your residence permit must still be valid when you apply. You can apply from 3 months before your current residence permit expires.</p> <p>Have you already lived in the Netherlands with a residence permit for more than 5 years? Then you can choose when to apply yourself. You do not have to wait until your residence permit has almost expired.</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>4. Pay for the application</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>The application costs € 228,00. Are you under 18? A different amount applies. For all fees and exceptions, visit our web page <a href="/en/fees-costs-of-an-application" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="98189a8b-24b7-4fda-a6dd-160980fac8f8" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Fees: costs of an application">Fees: application costs</a>.</p><p>When you apply online, you pay the fee immediately with iDEAL internet banking. Are you submitting a written application? You will receive a letter which explains how you can pay. <br> </p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>5. Wait for decision on application</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>You may await the processing of your application in the Netherlands. The IND must take a decision within 6 months. This is called the decision period.</p><p>We can extend the decision period if it takes longer to decide. For example, because the application is not complete. In that case, the IND will send a message.</p><p><a href="/en/my-ind" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a73c114e-e7ab-412c-82e4-f87a1aa6c2bc" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="My IND">Follow the application in My IND</a>. </p><h4>IND late with decision</h4><p>Has the decision period passed and you still have not received a decision on your application? Find out what you can do if the <a href="/en/service-and-contact/contact-with-ind/ind-late-with-decision" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="59f90863-aabf-4ba7-8b4a-b177d1c5cb15" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="IND late with decision">IND is late deciding</a>.</p><h4>Working during the application</h4><p>The back of your current residence document states whether you are allowed to work and whether you need a work permit (TWV). This is the employment status. Did you apply before the end date of your current permit? Then you will keep the employment status on your current residence document while your application is being processed. Even if your permit expires in the meantime and you have not yet received a new residence document.</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>6. Decision on application</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>The IND first checks whether you meet the requirements of the <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a9622086-aaaa-4326-9498-aa4bde96b188" href="/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents" title="Apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents">residence permit for long-term EU residents</a>. <br> If you do not meet those requirements or the requirements for a permanent residence permit either, we will see if we can extend your current residence permit.</p> <p>The decision is in the form of a letter and is positive or negative. The decision is the result of a reassessment of your situation.</p> <ul> <li>Positive decision: you will receive a residence permit for long-term EU residents, a permanent residence permit or we will extend your current residence permit.</li> <li>Negative decision: you will not receive a residence permit. You can <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="214e995c-20e0-404e-9f11-87be4aab7cf5" href="/en/after-your-application/object-or-appeal-decision" title="Object or appeal decision">object against this decision</a>.<br> </li> </ul> </div> <li class="accordion-item procedure-content procedure-content-without-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>7. Collect residence permit</h3> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--open"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#open"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">open</span> </span> <span class="accordion-item__handler accordion-item__handler--close"> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--24 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#minus"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">minus</span> </span> </a> <div class="accordion-item__content hidden"> <p>When the residence permit is ready at an IND desk, you will receive a letter. You must make an appointment to collect it. <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="711d0db1-8adb-47ef-b7ad-798587721eb2" href="/en/appointment-to-collect-document" title="Appointment to collect document">Make an appointment to collect the residence document</a>.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="application-forms" class="pane--wysiwyg"> <section class="pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 tabindex="0" class="pane__title ">Application forms</h2> <h3 tabindex="0" class="pane__subtitle "><div class="field-forms-subtitle"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item">You can submit this application online. You must have DigiD with SMS verification and internet banking (iDEAL).</div> </div> </div> </h3> <div class="pane__content"> <div class="form-without-nationality"> <div class="mb-4"> <div class="purpose-of-stay--online-form-title"> <h3>Online application form application regular permanent residence or EU-long term resident</h3> </div> <div class="d-flex flex-row align-items-center justify-content-start" data-node-id="1131"> <a href="https://eforms.ind.nl/eDienstverlening/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scVVROnBepTijdEuLangdurig.aspx" class="btn btn--primary article__button mr-3"> <span class="btn__text"> Apply online</span> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--14 btn__icon"> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#chevron-right"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">chevron-right</span> </a> <svg aria-hidden="true" tabindex="-1" role="img" class="icon icon--48 "> <use xlink:href="/themes/custom/ind/static/symbol/svg/sprite.symbol.svg#digid"></use> </svg> <span class="visually-hidden">You need a DigiD</span> </div> </div> <h3>Written application forms</h3> <div class="field-forms-subtitle-second"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item">Download the form if you prefer to fill in the application in writing and send it by post.</div> </div> </div> <div class="purpose-of-stay--form-row"> This form is only available in Dutch: <div> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/6009.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Aanvraag verblijfsvergunning EU langdurig ingezetene of een verblijfsvergunning regulier voor onbepaalde tijd 6009 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 568.87 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="the-residence-permit"> <section class="pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 tabindex="0" class="pane__title ">The residence permit</h2> <h3 tabindex="0" class="pane__subtitle ">Find out what else you need to know about the residence permit.</h3> <div class="pane__content"> <section class="pane--wysiwyg pane--first pane pane--default" data-pane-type="wysiwyg"> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class="paragraph--wysiwyg"> <h3>Working with the residence permit</h3><p>With a permanent residence permit you are free to work in the Netherlands. Your employer does not need a work permit (in Dutch: <em>tewerkstellingsvergunning </em>or TWV). On the back of the residence permit it says ‘Free to work. Work permit not required (in Dutch: <em>Arbeid vrij toegestaan. TWV niet vereist</em>). TWV stands for <em>tewerkstellingsvergunning </em>which means work permit in Dutch.</p><h3>Legal obligations</h3><p>You have an obligation to provide information. This means that you must inform the IND of changes in your situation. Read more about your obligation to provide information on the page <a href="/en/obligations-foreign-national-and-sponsor-of-family-member" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="0f0723cb-cce2-481f-9965-d4c34d2553ed" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Obligations foreign national and sponsor of family member">Obligations foreign national and sponsor of family member</a>.</p><p>The IND checks whether you meet your obligations. If you do not, you may receive an <a href="/en/administrative-fine-for-not-meeting-obligations" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="39fcedfd-ccb3-46df-82fa-2e378cd81d8b" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Administrative fine for not meeting obligations">administrative fine</a>.</p><h3>Validity of the residence permit</h3><p>A permanent residence permit has no end date. The residence document is valid for 5 years and you can renew it every 5 years.</p><h3>Type of residence permit</h3><p>The permanent regular residence permit is type II.</p><p>The residence permit for long-term EU residents is type V.</p><h3>Other applications</h3><h4>Replacement of the residence permit</h4><p>Has the residence permit been damaged, lost or stolen? Then have the residence permit replaced. Visit the web page <a href="/en/living-in-the-netherlands-with-a-residence-permit/residence-permit-damaged-or-change-of-personal-details" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="fac94fd5-e3e4-4a4a-bcbb-9b72eae37f47" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Residence permit damaged or change of personal details">Residence permit damaged or change details</a> or <a href="/en/living-in-the-netherlands-with-a-residence-permit/residence-permit-lost-or-stolen" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b880de38-0c89-411f-a140-61fca9e0a271" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Residence permit lost or stolen">Residence permit lost or stolen</a>.</p><h4>Renew residence permit </h4><p>If it has almost expired you can <a href="/en/replace-extend-renew-and-change/permanent-residency/permanent-residence-permit" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="93f42092-77e3-46a7-a7bc-04917d5e2e5c" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Permanent residence permit">renew the residence permit</a>.<br> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="see-also"> <section class="pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <h2 tabindex="0" class="pane__title ">See also</h2> <div class="pane__content"> <section class="pane--wysiwyg pane--first pane pane--default" data-pane-type="wysiwyg"> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <div class="paragraph--wysiwyg"> <ul class="styled-list"> <li class="styled-list-item styled-list-item--arrow"><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="d4e422e2-95d3-48d8-a258-7852df52641e" href="/en/living-in-the-netherlands-with-a-residence-permit/living-in-the-netherlands" title="Living in the Netherlands">Living in the Netherlands </a></li> <li class="styled-list-item styled-list-item--arrow"><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="49aac9e2-6d51-4e4d-acd5-37614e3f595c" href="/en/living-in-the-netherlands-with-a-residence-permit/travelling-with-a-residence-permit-and-a-return-visa" title="Travelling with a residence permit and a return visa">Travelling with a residence permit and a return visa </a></li> <li class="styled-list-item styled-list-item--arrow"><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a9622086-aaaa-4326-9498-aa4bde96b188" href="/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents" title="Apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents">Apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents</a></li> <li class="styled-list-item styled-list-item--arrow"><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="eaa8e2cc-53f9-4046-9643-5d72a4b04345" href="/en/extend-renew-and-change/permanent-residency/permanent-residence-permit-for-ex-privileged-persons-and-their-family-members" title="Permanent residence permit for (ex-)privileged persons and their family members">Permanent residence permit for privileged and former privileged persons and family members </a></li> <li class="styled-list-item styled-list-item--arrow"><a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="89b71427-a883-447c-b2fe-68c2f1a00751" href="/en/node/1547" title="Permanent asylum residency">Permanent asylum residency</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="purpose-of-stay--pager"> <section class="pane--pager pane pane--default" data-pane-type=""> <div class="container "> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="pane__content"> <ol class="purpose-of-stay--pager--items"> <li class="purpose-of-stay--pager--items--item"> <a 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