IND Sets New Rules for Renewing Permanent Residence in Netherlands

The Netherlands' Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has published the requirements for foreigners to renew their permanent residence permits. This renewal process applies to holders of specific permit types, including the Permanent Regular Residence Permit (Type II), Long-Term Resident EC (Type V), Permanent Asylum Residence Permit (Type IV), Permanent Residence for Citizens of the European Union (Type EU/EEA), and Permanent Residency Withdrawal Agreement (Brexit).

Applicants must have legally resided in the Netherlands and seek to renew a document nearing its expiry. The process begins with confirming eligibility and gathering required documents, which can be submitted online or by post.

Online applicants pay an €85 fee immediately, while written applicants pay upon collection of their new document. A reduced fee applies for applicants under 18.

The IND has an eight-week decision period, extendable if the application is incomplete. Applicants can track their submission through the My IND portal, and a positive decision results in a new residence document.