EU Long-Term Resident
EU long-term residence permit for the Netherlands
The full Dutch EU Long-Term Resident process
Check eligibility for EU Long-Term Resident status
Verify that you have legally resided in the Netherlands for at least 5 years
🔗 Official linkGather proof of continuous residence
Collect documents proving 5 years of continuous legal residence
🔗 Official linkApply for EU Long-Term Resident permit
Apply for EU long-term resident status at IND
⏱ ~180 days💶 €254🔗 Official linkSubmit biometrics at IND
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkPost-arrival steps are part of the full flow. Start free to track your pre-arrival progress, then unlock the 6 post-arrival steps when you land.Collect EU Long-Term Resident card
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
Register at municipality (BRP & BSN)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkObtain health insurance
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkOpen a bank account
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkApply for DigiD
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
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