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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: 9 September 2024 </i> <p>You want to apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the permit.</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> <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="#for-whom-is-the-application-for-long-term-eu-residents-">For whom is the application for long-term EU residents?</a></li> <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="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="for-whom-is-the-application-for-long-term-eu-residents-"> <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 ">For whom is the application for long-term EU residents?</h2> <h3 tabindex="0" class="pane__subtitle ">You can apply for a residence permit for long-term EU residents in this situation.</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"> <ul> <li>You have the nationality of a country outside the <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="f099d9d6-5075-4abb-9f06-f6cf8b74f1ff" href="/en/member-states-eu-eea" title="Member States EU/EEA">European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA)</a> or Switzerland.</li> <li>You have a permanent residence permit. Or you have a temporary residence permit with a <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="86105865-57ce-4944-8950-f6886aa664c3" href="/en/temporary-and-non-temporary-purposes-of-residence" title="Temporary and non-temporary purposes of residence">non-temporary residence purpose</a>.</li> <li>You want a residence permit which you can use to apply more easily for a residence permit in one of the <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="a1bcc327-fe8c-4a71-8941-a7b69ec5d610" href="/en/residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents-in-other-eu-countries" title="Residence permit for long-term EU residents in other EU countries">other EU countries with a residence permit for long-term residents</a>.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </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 residence permit for long-term EU residents:</p> <ul> <li>You have lived in the Netherlands with a valid Dutch residence permit for at least 5 consecutive years. In these 5 years, you have not been outside the Netherlands for a period longer than 6 consecutive months. In total, you have not been outside the Netherlands for more than 10 months.</li> </ul> <p> Or:</p> <ul> <li>You have a valid <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="acd5b2c6-5769-46e1-a168-095dc3430dc9" href="/en/participating-countries-eu-blue-card" title="Participating countries EU blue card">European Blue Card</a> and all of these situations apply to you: <ul> <li>At the time you apply for a long-term EU residence permit, you lived in the Netherlands for at least 2 consecutive years. During this period, you had a valid Blue Card. Prior to that, you lived in another EU country outside of the Netherlands for at least 12 consecutive months, with a valid Blue Card.</li> <li>You lived in the European Union for at least 5 consecutive years with a valid residence permit. During this period, you may have lived in different countries of the EU. The minimal stay of 5 years counts the period that you lived in an EU country with a: <ul> <li>European Blue Card</li> <li>Permit for a highly skilled job</li> <li>Research permit</li> <li>Asylum permit</li> <li>Study permit. You may count this period for 50%. </li> </ul> </li> <li>In those 5 years, you have not been outside the European Union for a period longer than 12 consecutive months. In total, you have not been outside the European Union for more than 18 months. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> Or:</p> <ul> <li>You have lived in the Netherlands for at least 5 consecutive years with a valid residence permit. You currently have a valid <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="acd5b2c6-5769-46e1-a168-095dc3430dc9" href="/en/participating-countries-eu-blue-card" title="Participating countries EU blue card">European Blue Card</a>. In these 5 years, you have not been outside the Netherlands for a period longer than 12 consecutive months. In total, you have not been outside the Netherlands for more than 18 months.</li> </ul> <h3>Other requirements you also have to meet </h3> <ul> <li>You have always met the requirements for your residence permit or residence document. And you still meet these requirements.</li> <li>You now have one of the following residence permits or residence documents. <ul> <li>a permanent residence permit (type II or type IV).</li> <li>a temporary residence permit (type I). This residence permit cannot have a temporary residence purpose.<br> Did you previously have a residence permit for a temporary purpose? The years that you had this temporary residence permit do not count. Did you previously have a residence permit for study before? Half of these years count. The temporary purposes of residence are: <ul> <li>seasonal labour</li> <li>intra-corporate transfer</li> <li>cross-border services</li> <li>trainee and apprentice (gaining work experience)</li> <li>orientation year for highly educated persons</li> <li>au pair</li> <li>exchange (Working Holiday and cultural exchange)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>You meet the <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="31f4f19a-3d56-44a9-b6b1-0c6b85c9a874" href="/en/independent-sustainable-and-sufficient-income" title="Income requirements: independent, sustainable and sufficient income">income requirements</a>.</li> <li>You meet the <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="095d6542-8c3d-460e-bc3d-616ddf6cc738" href="/en/living-in-the-netherlands-with-a-residence-permit/civic-integration-for-more-secure-residence-permit-and-naturalisation" title="Civic integration for more secure residence permit and naturalisation ">civic integration requirement</a>.</li> <li>You are registered in the Personal Records Database (in Dutch: Basisregistratie Personen or BRP). This is the population register of the area where you live.</li> <li>You have a valid passport or other travel document.</li> <li>You are not a danger to public order or national security.</li> </ul> </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 in the application process 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 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 younger than 18 years old? Then, a different fee 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 applying in writing? Then you will receive a letter which explains how you can pay.</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>You will receive the decision in a letter. The decision will be positive or negative.</p> <ul> <li>Positive decision: You will get a residence permit.</li> <li>Negative decision: You will not get 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 to this decision</a>. </li> </ul> <h4>Permanent or extension</h4> <p>What if you do not meet the requirements for a long-term EU resident? And you do not have a permanent residence permit yet? Then we will check if you meet the requirements for a permanent residence permit. What if you do not meet these requirements either? Then we will see if we can extend your residence permit. You do not need submit another application for this.</p> <h4>Residence document as a family member of a minor Dutch child</h4> <p>Do you have a residence document for residency as a family member of a minor Dutch child (Chavez)? And do you not meet the requirements for a long-term EU resident? Then you cannot have other permanent residency. Is your current residence document about to expire? Then you can <a href="https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/family-and-partner/residence-with-your-minor-dutch-child-chavez#the-residence-document-">extend the residence document</a>. Or check whether you meet the requirements for another residence permit.</p> </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 need DigiD with SMS verification and internet banking (iDEAL). Do you have an asylum residence permit (type III or IV)? Then use the written application form.</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 correct form.</div> </div> </div> <div class="purpose-of-stay--form-row"> I have a regular residence permit (type I or II). Or a residence document as a family member of a minor Dutch child (Chavez). <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 class="purpose-of-stay--form-row"> I have an asylum residence permit (type III or IV). <div> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/6011.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Aanvraag Verlenging verblijfsvergunning asiel bepaalde tijd; of Verblijfsvergunning asiel onbepaalde tijd; of EU verblijfsvergunning voor langdurig ingezetenen 6011 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 519.88 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>You are free to work in the Netherlands with the residence permit for long-term EU residents. Your employer does not need a work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) for you. The back of the residence document says in Dutch ‘Arbeid vrij toegestaan, TWV niet vereist’. (Free to work. Work permit not required.) </p> <h3>Legal obligations</h3> <p>You have an obligation to provide information. This means you must inform the IND of any changes in your situation. Find out more about your <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="0f0723cb-cce2-481f-9965-d4c34d2553ed" href="/en/obligations-foreign-national-and-sponsor-of-family-member" title="Obligations foreign national and sponsor of family member">obligation to provide information</a>.</p> <p>The IND checks whether you meet your obligations. If you do not do, you may get an <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="39fcedfd-ccb3-46df-82fa-2e378cd81d8b" href="/en/administrative-fine-for-not-meeting-obligations" title="Administrative fine for not meeting obligations">administrative fine</a>.</p> <h3>Validity of residence permit</h3> <p>A residence permit for long-term EU residents does not have an expiry 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 residence permit is type V, residence permit for long-term residents.</p> <h3>Other applications</h3> <h4>Replace residence permit</h4> <p>Has the residence permit been damaged, lost or stolen? Then have the residence permit replaced. Visit the web page <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="fac94fd5-e3e4-4a4a-bcbb-9b72eae37f47" href="/en/living-in-the-netherlands-with-a-residence-permit/residence-permit-damaged-or-change-of-personal-details" title="Residence permit damaged or change of personal details">residence permit damaged or change details</a> or <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b880de38-0c89-411f-a140-61fca9e0a271" href="/en/living-in-the-netherlands-with-a-residence-permit/residence-permit-lost-or-stolen" title="Residence permit lost or stolen">residence permit lost or stolen</a>.</p> <h4>Extend the residence document</h4> <p>Will the residence document expire soon? Then you can <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="29834043-7ff0-47f5-8401-5826b5d55532" href="/en/extend-renew-and-change/permanent-residency/renew-permanent-residence-permit" title="Renew permanent residence permit">extend the residence document</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" 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