From first check to your new card
Intake check
We count your years, check gaps abroad and review every permit you held.
Exam & income
Your diploma or exemption, and your income against the current amount.
Application
We prepare and file the application – choosing the strongest status.
Decision
Permanent residence takes longer than most permits. We follow up for you.
New card
Collect your new residence card – renewed every 5 years.
Common permanent-residence mistakes
Counting wrong years
Orientation year, ICT or au pair years counted as normal years.
Long stays abroad
Planning a long absence without checking the limits first.
Late integration
Not planning the A2 exam – or missing an exemption you have.
BRP code 41
Overlooking this code, which can require IND registration.
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens
A document after 5 years
EU citizens need no permit. After five years they can request a permanent residence document, valid for 10 years. IND fee: €85.
What it costs
Fees 2026
Other routes to the Netherlands
Dutch citizenship
Naturalisation or the option procedure – to your Dutch passport.
dutch-citizenship.nl Open website FamilyPartner visa
A residence permit for your spouse or long-term partner.
partner-visa.nl Open website FamilyFamily reunification
Bring your children or other family members to live with you.
family-visa.nl Open website WorkHighly Skilled Migrant
The fastest work route, for professionals hired by an IND recognised sponsor.
hsmvisa.nl Open websiteFigures valid for 2026, based on ind.nl. Amounts change every 1 January – always check the latest amounts with us or on ind.nl.