Permanent Residence
When your highly skilled migrant wishes to live in the Netherlands indefinitely, it is possible to legalize their stay. A permanent residence permit can be applied for after a minimum stay of five years in the Netherlands. When a permanent residence permit is applied for, this can be done with or without the status of long-term resident EC. There are several conditions to be eligible for this. An initial check can be done based on the following points.
With long term resident
He/she has the nationality of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland. Or a family member of an EU/EEA citizen or a Swiss citizen;
- He/she has been living in the Netherlands for 5 years or more with a valid residence permit
- He/she or the sponsor (family member) has sufficient and sustainable income
- He/she is registered in the Municipal Personal Records Database (BRP)
- He/she has a valid passport
The following persons are considered family members of yours
- Spouse or (registered) partner
- Ascending family member: parent, in-laws, grandparent
- Family member in the descending line: child, grandchild, great-grandchild
Without long term resident
- He/she has been living in the Netherlands for 5 years with a valid non-temporary residence permit
- He/she is registered in the Municipal Basic Administration of Persons (BRP)
- He/she has sufficient and sustainable income
- He/she passed the integration exam(if exemption is not applicable)
This sounds like a complex procedure. Don’t worry, Global Relocation Compass can handle the applications for indefinite stay in the Netherlands.
You can reach us via: info@globalRcompass.nl or 00316 823 80 801.
