Residence permit

If you are a foreign national and wish to spend longer than 3 months in the Netherlands, you will need a residence permit. You can apply for a residence permit at one of the counters at the IND office (Immigration and Naturalisation Service). For more information, go to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service website: www.ind.nl.

Where is the IND office in Eindhoven?

The IND office in Eindhoven is closed since oktober 2020. The closest available IND office is in Den Bosch. More information about this office on ind.nl. 

You will need an appointment to see someone at the IND. You can make this appointment by phoning 088 043 04 30.

Which matters are dealt with at the IND in Eindhoven?

You can go to the IND for the following matters:

  • information about your stay in the Netherlands;
  • picking up residence documents;
  • collecting a residence sticker;
  • registration as an EU citizen;
  • reporting the loss of your residence permit.

Do I need a residence permit as an EU citizen?

As a national of an EU country, you can stay in the Netherlands for as long as you wish. You do not require a residence permit, nor do you need to report to the IND.

These rules apply to residents of the European Union and to nationals of Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland

 

More information on rijksoverheid.nl.

 

I'm British and I live in Eindhoven. What are the consequences of Brexit?

On this page at the IND-website you can read more about these consequences and what you have to do.