Netherlands•EuropeLong-Term EU Resident Status Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for non-EU nationals who have continuously resided in the Netherlands for 5 years on valid residence permits. Allows unrestricted work and mobility within EU.
The Long-Term EU Resident Status is acquired after 5 years of continuous residence in the Netherlands with valid permits. It grants significant rights including unrestricted EU-wide mobility.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
25,603 EUR
per year
Personal
Education
None or higher
Language
Dutch
Intermediate
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid residence permits
Proof of 5 continuous years with valid permits
Residence documentation
Address registration records
Tax records
Evidence of continuous Netherlands residence
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Advantages
- EU-wide work rights
- Mobility to other EU countries
- Indefinite renewal
- Path to citizenship
- Equal treatment in many areas
Considerations
- 5-year waiting period required
- Cannot have been absent >6 months
- Continuous residence required
- Revocable in exceptional cases
Application Process
Reside 5 years in Netherlands
Maintain continuous valid residence permit for 5 years
Maintain residency
Keep primary residence in Netherlands
Prepare documentation
Gather 5-year residence documentation
Apply for long-term status
Submit application to IND
IND verification
Confirm continuous residence requirement
Receive permit
Long-term EU resident status granted
Application Forms
Long-Term EU Resident Status Application
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