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</section> <div class="container px-0 px-sm-4 d-flex flex-column"> <div class="order-1"> <section class="pane--intro pane--intro-elevated pane--intro-elevated pane pane--default" data-pane-type="intro"> <div class="container pr-0"> <div class="no-gutters row"> <div 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: 14 October 2024 </i> <p>You are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or have a valid residence permit in the Netherlands. You want to leave the Netherlands. Find out what you need to arrange. And what happens if you are obliged to leave the Netherlands but do not leave.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="row no-gutters order-2"> <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 order-3 px-4 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="#leaving-the-netherlands-voluntarily">Leaving the Netherlands voluntarily</a></li> <li><a href="#being-obliged-to-leave-the-netherlands">Being obliged to leave the Netherlands</a></li> <li><a href="#return-residence-document-card-to-the-ind">Return residence document (card) to the IND</a></li> <li><a href="#assistance-with-leaving-the-netherlands">Assistance with leaving the Netherlands</a></li> <li><a href="#see-also">See also</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div id="leaving-the-netherlands-voluntarily"> <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 ">Leaving the Netherlands voluntarily</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>You are leaving the Netherlands voluntarily. For example because you are returning to your country of origin. You do not have to end your residence permit. But there are some things you need to take care of before you leave the Netherlands.</p><h3>Inform your local council</h3><p>Do this at the Civil Affairs Department (in Dutch: afdeling Burgerzaken) of the local council in your area. Your local council (municipality) will deregister you from the personal records database (in Dutch: Basisregistratie Personen or BRP). They will let the IND know you have deregistered.</p><h3>Inform the IND of you departure</h3><p>In certain situations, you must also inform the IND of your departure. You can do this yourself, or your sponsor (for example your partner or employer) can do this for you.</p><p>You must inform the IND of your departure in these situations:</p><ul><li>You did not inform your local council of your departure within 4 weeks after leaving the Netherlands.</li><li>You have an asylum residence permit and are leaving the Netherlands voluntarily. Always use this declaration:</li></ul><div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/9000.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Declaration voluntary departure from the Netherlands 9000 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 191.89 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>Do you have EU, EEA or Swiss nationality? Then you do not have to inform the IND of your departure.</p><h4>Informing the IND of departure online</h4><p>Do you want to inform the IND of your departure online? Then use the <a href="https://eforms.ind.nl/eDienstverlening/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scAfmeldenVreemdeling.aspx" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b41fe624-3ae0-47e9-b388-0f4f44576946" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Online notification form for foreign national or sponsor">online notification form</a>.</p><p>Are you a recognised sponsor? Then use the notification form in the <a href="https://ind.nl/en/business-portal" title="Business Portal">Business Portal</a>.</p><h4>Informing the IND of departure in writing</h4><p>Do you want to inform the IND of your departure in writing? Then use the relevant form relevant for the residence purpose of your residence permit:</p><div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7597.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for foreign nationals 7597 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 176.21 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7596.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for family members and relatives (sponsor) 7596 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 157.99 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7589.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for Intra Corporate Transfer (recognised sponsor) 7589 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 195.4 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7590.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for Intra Corporate Transfer (non recognised sponsor) 7590 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 202.46 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7593.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for labour related residence purposes (recognised sponsor) 7593 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 192.81 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7594.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for labour related residence purposes (non recognised sponsor) 7594 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 197.61 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7595.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for (scientific) research within the meaning of Directive 2005/71/EC or Directive (EU) 2016/801 (recognised sponsor) 7595 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 199.96 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7592.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for study purposes (recognised sponsor) 7592 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 193.12 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7591.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for exchange purposes 7591 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 182.35 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h3>Leave the Netherlands on time</h3><p>On time means that you leave before your residence permit expires. What happens if you do not leave the Netherlands on time? Then the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMAR) can impose a <a href="/en/return-decision" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e2b2ebd5-76d1-4aff-af97-7edd8ce35acb" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Return decision">return decision </a>on you. You can also receive an <a href="/en/entry-ban" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8e863564-45c6-4589-a233-bb479467aad7" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Entry ban">entry ban</a>.</p><p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="being-obliged-to-leave-the-netherlands"> <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 ">Being obliged to leave the Netherlands</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>Are you in the Netherlands without a valid residence permit? Then you are illegal and the government can oblige you to leave the Netherlands. What happens if you do not leave the Netherlands yourself? Then the government can force you to leave.</p><h3>Foreign nationals detention</h3><p>Do you have to leave the Netherlands but do you not leave voluntarily? And is there a risk that you will not do so? Then you could be placed in foreign nationals detention. This is a way to keep someone available for departure from the Netherlands. It is not meant as a punishment. <a href="https://www.government.nl/topics/return-of-foreign-citizens/aliens-detention" title="Foreign nationals detention">Find out more about foreign nationals detention</a>.</p><p>You can be placed in a detention centre. You will stay there until you leave the Netherlands. Can you be removed in a short period? Then you can be placed in a deportation centre.</p><h4>Appeal against foreign nationals detention</h4><p>Do you disagree with the foreign nationals detention? Then you can appeal. <a href="https://www.rechtspraak.nl/Onderwerpen/Vreemdelingenbewaring">Find out more about appealing against foreign nationals detention</a> (in Dutch).</p><p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="return-residence-document-card-to-the-ind"> <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 ">Return residence document (card) to the IND</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>The residence document or card is property of the Dutch government. Therefore, you must return it to us. You can return the pass by post to the IND. You can also hand it in at an IND desk. </p><h3>Sending your card by post</h3><p>Always invalidate the card before you send it back to the IND. You can do this by cutting a corner off the card. Or by making a hole in it. You can send the residence document to the IND in 2 ways:</p><ul><li>Send the card in an envelope to the following postal address:<br>IND Bureau Documenten<br>Postbus 49<br>9560 AA Ter Apel<br> </li><li><p>Send the card along with the Reporting form for foreign nationals. The address is in the form:</p><div class="align-center"> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/7597.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Reporting form for foreign nationals 7597 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 176.21 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li></ul><h3>Hand in your card at IND desk</h3><p>You want to hand in the residence document in person at an IND desk. Always make an appointment first. You can do this by <a href="/en/service-contact/contact-with-ind/call-the-ind" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="4f121efb-7bf3-4db7-b1f3-780a954766bf" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Call the IND">calling the IND</a>. Take your card and the completed Reporting form for foreign nationals with you to the appointment. </p><p>Are you leaving the Netherlands with help from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM)? Then always hand in your card in person at an IND desk.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="assistance-with-leaving-the-netherlands"> <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 ">Assistance with leaving the Netherlands</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>You get help when you leave the Netherlands. It does not matter whether you leave voluntarily or are made to leave.</p><h3>Getting assistance with passport or other travel document</h3><p>You need a valid passport or other travel document to travel. What if you do not have such a document? Then apply for a new passport or travel document. You do this at the embassy or consulate of the country of your nationality.<br><br>Are you unable to get a travel document? The Repatriation and Departure Service (DTenV) can help you. DTenV will ask for a replacement travel document (laissez-passer) for you. <a href="https://english.dienstterugkeerenvertrek.nl/return-assistance/assistance-by-dtv" title="Assistance by DT&V">Find out more about assistance from DTenV</a>.</p><h3>Organisations that provide help for departure</h3><p>There are different organisations that can help you when you leave the Netherlands:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nmigratie.nl/" title="Nederlands Migratie Instituut">Nederlands Migratie Instituut</a> (available in Dutch)</li><li><a href="https://iom-nederland.nl/en/" title="International Organisation of Migration">International Organisation for Migration</a> (IOM)</li><li><a href="https://english.dienstterugkeerenvertrek.nl/" title="Repatriation and Departure Service">Repatrioation and Departure Service</a> (DTenV)</li></ul><p> </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 href="/en/return-decision" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e2b2ebd5-76d1-4aff-af97-7edd8ce35acb" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Return decision">Return decision</a></li><li class="styled-list-item styled-list-item--arrow"><a href="/en/entry-ban" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8e863564-45c6-4589-a233-bb479467aad7" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Entry ban">Entry ban</a></li></ul><h3>Rules and regulations</h3><ul class="styled-list"><li class="styled-list-item 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