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<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: 3 October 2024 </i> <p>You or your family member want to apply for permanent residency for Union citizens. Find out what the requirements are and how you can apply for the residence document.</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="#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-document">The residence document</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="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 requirements apply to the residence permit for Union citizens.</p><ul><li>You have the nationality of a country of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Or you have another nationality, but are a family member of a Union citizen. Or you are the family member of a <a href="/en/residence-permits/eu-eea-or-swiss-citizens/dutch-nationals-and-eu-law" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="271b0c94-7553-42cb-b4e6-311c18f510df" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Dutch nationals and EU law">Dutch national who comes under EU law</a>. These family members come under EU law.<ul><li>Married, unmarried or registered partner.</li><li>Parent or parent-in-law, grandparent, child, grandchild, or great-grandchild.</li><li>Another family member, for example an uncle, aunt or cousin. In this case, one of these situations must apply to this family member.<ul><li>The family member depends on you financially. Without money from you, your family member cannot pay for their basic needs. Basic needs are, for example, rent, food and drink. The family member is receiving money from you regularly, for example every month.</li><li>The family member needs care from you for serious health issues.</li><li>The family member depends on you and was already living with you in the country of origin.</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>You have a valid passport or other travel document.</li><li>You are registered in the Personal Records Database (in Dutch: Basisregistratie Personen or BRP) of the town hall in the area where you live.</li><li>You have been living legally in the Netherlands continuously for 5 or more years at the time of application. As a family member, you have met the requirements for residency Union citizens for 5 years.</li></ul><h3>Who cannot submit this application?</h3><p>You cannot apply for permanent residency if you have a residence permit for residency with a minor Dutch Child (Chavez).</p><p>Are you a United Kingdom (UK) citizen? Or are you the family member of a UK national and you do not have EU, EEA or Swiss nationality? Then visit our web page <a href="/en/residence-permits/withdrawal-agreement-brexit/permanent-residency-based-on-withdrawal-agreement" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="dd4aac6b-4a05-4ed0-8f4c-b987bc7625da" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Permanent residency based on Withdrawal Agreement">Permanent residency Brexit</a>.</p><h3>Applying for permanent residency after less than 5 years of residency</h3><p>Sometimes you can apply for permanent residency if you have been living in the Netherlands for less than 5 years. This is the case in these situations.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="pane pane--default pane pane--paddingless" data-pane-type="accordion"> <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 "> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h4>You retired at pension age or earlier</h4> <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"> <ul><li>You have been living in the Netherlands continuously for 3 years.</li><li>You worked in the Netherlands in the final 12 months. You stopped working because you retired at pension age. Or you retired early.</li></ul> </div> <li class="accordion-item "> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h4>You are permanently unable to work</h4> <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"> <ul><li>You have lived in the Netherlands for over 2 years and were working until you became unable to work.</li><li>You stopped working because you became permanently unable to work.</li></ul> </div> <li class="accordion-item "> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h4>You are permanently unable to work because of an accident at work or work-related illness</h4> <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 stopped working because you had an accident at work. Or work-related illness has made you permanently unable to work. For this reason, you are receiving a benefit (WAO or WIA).</p> </div> <li class="accordion-item "> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h4>You are living in the Netherlands but are working as a frontier worker in another EU / EEA country or Switzerland</h4> <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>Before you started working in the other country, you lived and worked continuously in the Netherlands for more than 3 years. You are still living in the Netherlands and return to your home in the Netherlands at least once a week.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </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 permanent residence document.</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 this application online or in writing by post.</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 € 76,00. Are you under 18? Then, the application costs a different amount. 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? Then you will receive a letter which explains how you can pay. <br> </p> </div> <li class="accordion-item hidden procedure-content procedure-content-with-mvv"> <a class="accordion-item__heading" role='button' tabindex='0'> <h3>3. 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>The IND must take a decision within 90 days. 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>What if the IND decides late</h4><p>Has the decision period passed? And do you still not have a decision on your application? Find out what you can do if <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">the IND is late with its decision</a>.</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>The IND must take a decision within 90 days. 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>What if the IND decides late</h4><p>Has the decision period passed? And do you still not have a decision on your application? Find out what you can do if <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">the IND is late with its decision</a>.</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 document.</li> <li>Negative decision: you will not get a residence document. 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>.<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 document</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 document 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 your 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).</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 permanent residence EU (duurzaam verblijf)</h3> </div> <div class="d-flex flex-row align-items-center justify-content-start" data-node-id="1133"> <a href="https://eforms.ind.nl/eDienstverlening/formulier/en-GB/DefaultEnvironment/scEUDuurzaamVerblijf.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, print and complete it in writing if you prefer, and then send it to us by post.</div> </div> </div> <div class="purpose-of-stay--form-row"> <div> <div class="field-media-file-1"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="document document__pdf"> <a href="/en/forms/8004.pdf" target="_blank" class="document__url">Application for a Permanent Residence Document for Nationals of the Union and their Family Members 8004 <span class="document__info">(PDF, 257.38 KB)</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div id="the-residence-document"> <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 document</h2> <h3 tabindex="0" class="pane__subtitle ">Find out what else you need to know about the residence document.</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 document</h3><p>You are free to work in the Netherlands with a permanent residence document. Your employer does not need a work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV). 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 obligation to provide information on the web 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 get 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 residence document</h3><p>Your residence document is valid for 10 years and you can renew it every 10 years. Are you under 18 years old? Then, your residence document is valid for 5 years and you can renew it every 5 years.</p><h3>Type of residence document</h3><p>The residence document is type EU/EEA, permanent residency Union citizens.</p><h3>Other applications</h3><h4>Replacement of the residence document</h4><p>Has the your residence document been damaged, lost or stolen? Then have your residence document 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 R<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">esidence permit lost or stolen</a>.</p><h4>Extension of residence document </h4><p>Will your residence document expire soon? Then you can <a href="/en/extend-renew-and-change/permanent-residency/renew-permanent-residence-permit" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="29834043-7ff0-47f5-8401-5826b5d55532" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Renew permanent residence permit">extend your residence document</a>.</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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