Dutch Residence and Immigration procedures
An introduction by XCent Expat Support
On what conditions can I move to the Netherlands? What documents do I need? How do I start preparing? All these questions have an answer but it depends on your nationality, on how long you wish to stay in the Netherlands and on your purpose of staying in the Netherlands what the answer to your questions will be.
When planning on living in the Netherlands, good preparation is necessary. One needs to start planning and preparing in one’s own country, before even being able to travel to the Netherlands. If you have the Chinese nationality and you plan on moving to the Netherlands, your immigration process starts with the Dutch Embassy in China (or with the Consulate General in Shanghai, Guangzhou or Hong Kong).
Visa - Machtiging tot voorlopig verblijf (MVV)
For nationals of most countries2 it is required to obtain a special visa ( MVV) before entering the Netherlands for a period of more than 3 months. For Chinese nationals such a MVV visa is a necessity. There are 2 ways to start the application procedure for a MVV:
The company that you are going to be working with, can start the MVV procedure in the Netherlands by requesting a recommendation to obtain an MVV with the IND, you will have to go to the Dutch Embassy or Consulate General afterwards;
You can apply for the MVV visa directly at the Dutch Embassy of the Consulate General.
If the Immigration- and Naturalization department (IND) decides positive on your MVV application you will have to contact the Dutch Embassy or the Consulate General in China. The Embassy or Consulate General will, after checking your passport, put the MVV sticker in your passport. After receiving the MVV sticker, you will have 6 months to travel to the Netherlands and to apply for a residence permit.
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