Permanent Residence in Netherlands
One documented route of this kind in Netherlands, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Permanent Residence Permit (Type II) / EU Long-Term Residence (Type V)
Permanent residence after five years of continuous lawful residence, with an A2 civic integration requirement and a stable income.
- Processing time
- Within 6 months
- Validity
- Permanent (residence card renewed periodically)
- Language requirement
- Civic integration exam at A2 level (or exemption)
- Permanent residence
- Granted after 5 consecutive years of lawful residence
- Citizenship
- After PR, naturalisation follows the same 5-year residence basis
Requirements
- At least 5 consecutive years of lawful residence (time before age 8 does not count)
- Civic integration exam at A2 or higher (or exempt)
- Independent, sustainable, sufficient income
- Apply from 3 months before the current permit expires; current permit must still be valid when you apply
Required Documents
- Written application form required
- Proof of A2 civic integration (or exemption) required
- Proof of income required
- Legalised and translated foreign documents
Official fees
- IND application fee 254 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Verify eligibility
Confirm 5 years of lawful residence, A2 integration, and income.
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2
Gather documents
Assemble required documents.
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3
Submit application
Apply online (DigiD) or by post, from 3 months before the current permit expires.
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4
Pay fee
EUR 254 (iDEAL/Wero online).
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5
Await decision
Decision within 6 months.
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6
Collect permit
Collect the residence card.
Official Sources
- Permanent residence permit Official
- Exceptions to 5-year term for permanent residency Official