
You do not have to do anything for this yourself. Residence permit as a long-term EU residentĪre you applying for a permanent residence permit? Then the IND will first check if you meet the requirements for the residence permit for a long-term EU resident. Were you born in the Netherlands and are you now 18 years old? Or were you under 3 years old when you came to live in the Netherlands and have you always lived in the Netherlands since then? In that case, the IND can reject your application only if you are a danger to the public order or national security. Read more about civic integration and a permanent residence permit.

You did not provide incorrect information or withheld information when you applied for your current residence permit.You are not a danger to the public order or national security.You now have a valid residence permit for a non-temporary residence purpose.You have always met the requirements for your residence permit.You have always extended your residence permit in time.You had your main residence in the Netherlands during the entire 5-year period.

Children can only apply for a permanent residence permit, if they are at least 13 years old and have had a valid residence permit from the age of 8. Only years from the age of 8 on count towards the 5-year period.There are exceptions to the 5-year period for permanent residency. You have had a valid Dutch residence permit for at least 5 consecutive years.You meet the general requirements that apply to everyone.These are the requirements for a permanent residence permit.
