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Other residence permits

When your situation does not fit a standard route

Coming back, medical treatment, protection after violence, au pair, leaving the Netherlands and other special permits. These cases need careful, personal advice.

Returning

Coming back

For: former Dutch citizens, Dutch citizens born abroad and young people who grew up here

  • Born here as a Dutch citizen and finished primary school here
  • Dutch citizen born abroad with special ties to the Netherlands (18+, exam abroad or exempt)
  • Lost Dutch nationality after naturalisation – apply within 2 years
  • Minors who lived here for 10 years (or 5 years in some cases)
Health

Medical treatment

For: people who need treatment that is available here but not in their own country

  • The IND medical advisers (BMA) must find the treatment necessary
  • Insurance and income must cover the treatment – no public funds
  • Usually up to 1 year; extendable – no work allowed
Protection

Domestic violence

For: victims whose family-based residence ended because of violence – or who are threatened with it

  • An independent residence permit, separate from the partner or family member
  • 1-year temporary permit, or 5 years if you already had a family permit
  • Free to work – no work permit needed
Humanitarian

Humanitarian permits

For: victims of human trafficking, people who cannot leave through no fault of their own, terminal illness and child-protection cases

  • Temporary or non-temporary humanitarian permits
  • Each situation has its own strict conditions
  • We assess your situation and evidence first
International

NATO personnel

For: civilian NATO staff working here, staff stationed abroad living here, and their family

  • A specific residence permit for NATO employees
  • Family members can apply too
  • Diplomats and staff of international organisations have a privileged status instead of a permit
Asylum

Asylum

For: people who need protection in the Netherlands

  • First asylum application
  • Second or following application
  • Family reunification after an asylum permit
  • Renewing your asylum residence document
  • Permanent asylum residency: no new applications since 12 June 2026
Visit asiel-nl.com →
Exchange

Au pair

For: young people aged 18 to 25 who live with a Dutch host family for a cultural exchange

  • Only through an IND-recognised au pair agency
  • Light housework – at most 30 hours a week
  • Maximum 1 year, cannot be extended
Visit aupair-nl.com →
Leaving

Leaving the Netherlands

For: permit holders and Dutch citizens who move abroad – for a while or for good

  • When to deregister and return your residence card
  • How long you can stay abroad with your permit
  • Dutch nationality, tax and coming back
Visit emigrating.nl →
Not safe at home?In an emergency call 112. For advice on domestic violence, Veilig Thuis is available 24/7 on 0800 2000 (free). We can help with your residence situation.

Based on the IND pages for other residence permits (2026). Every situation is different – we check the exact conditions for your case.

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