After living in the Netherlands for five years, foreign nationals and their family members can apply for a Dutch permanent residence permit. Once you live in the Netherlands for five continuous years, depending on your nationality and circumstances, you may be eligible for permanent residence.
Can British citizens work in Netherlands?
You may continue to live and work in the Netherlands. However, you must have a residence permit or have submitted an application for a residence permit to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) before 1 October 2021. This also applies to your family members if they are also British nationals.
Is it easy to get permanent residency in Netherlands?
If you want to become a permanent resident in the Netherlands as an EU/EEA or Swiss national, you need to live in the Netherlands for five years. The process will be easier for you than for the third-country nationals.
Can I move to Netherlands from UK after Brexit?
If you are a British national and were living in the Netherlands before 1 January 2021, you may continue to live and work here. However, you will need to apply for a residence permit if you haven’t already.
Can I retire to the Netherlands after Brexit?
Can a British citizen live in the Netherlands?
If you are a British citizen and want to continue living in the Netherlands after Brexit (Dutch) you will need to apply to the IND for a residence permit. You can read about the application procedure here.
Do you need a new residence permit to live in the Netherlands?
If you already have a valid EU residence document (duurzaam verblijf), you will still need a new residence document. The IND will invite you to exchange your current document for a new one. If you have Dutch citizenship or a valid Dutch national residence permit, you don’t need a new residence document. You will not receive the letter.
When to apply for Dutch residency after Brexit?
1 June 2021 – The British nationals living in the Netherlands can apply for a Brexit pass until 1 October 2021… 6 April 2021 – The IND will replace the residence documents of some people who had their biometrics taken betwe… 24 February 2021 – The latest Business Newsletter is available for business-related recognised sponsors.
Can a family member apply for a EU residence permit?
This includes spouses and (unmarried) partners. In such situations the family members may apply for verification against EU Law to request a certificate of lawful residence – if they meet the IND’s requirements for third country nationals.
