Returning to the Netherlands, medical treatment, protection after violence and other special permits. These cases need careful, personal advice.
Returning
Returning to the Netherlands
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
Honour-based or 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
Other 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 and their family
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
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 – confidentially.
Based on the IND pages for other residence permits (2026). Every situation is different – we check the exact conditions for your case.
Discuss your situation confidentiallyBook a free 30-minute call – in your own language.
