Document: NLD-HO-01002

Validity qualifier:

variable

Maximum validity:

5 year(s)

Validity-additional information:

Type I document. "REGULIER BEPAALDE TIJD" (Regular - fixed term). Permits are always issued subject to a condition, e.g. family reunification, study or paid employment. The purpose for which a permit is issued is indicated on the document. Permits are issued for one year as a rule but, depending on the condition, this may also be three or five years.

Maximum validity:

5 year(s)

Validity-additional information:

Type II document: "REGULIER ONBEPAALDE TIJD" (Regular - indefinite). Aliens qualify for this type of permit after a stay of at least 5 years on a regular - fixed term residence permit. Permit-holders may carry out any type of work without their employers being required to hold an employment permit.

Maximum validity:

3 year(s)

Validity-additional information:

Type III document: "ASIEL BEPAALDE TIJD" (Asylum - fixed-term). This type of permit is issued to aliens who have been granted permission to stay in the Netherlands on asylum grounds. Permit-holders are allowed to work only for employers holding an employment permit.

Maximum validity:

5 year(s)

Validity-additional information:

Type IV document: "ASIEL ONBEPAALDE TIJD" (Asylum - indefinite). This type of permit is issued to aliens who, after a 3-year stay on an asylum - fixed-term permit, still need protection in the Netherlands. Permit-holders may carry out any type of work without their employers being required to hold an employment permit.

Maximum validity:

5 year(s)

Validity-additional information:

"EU/EER" (EU/EEA) type document: "GEMEENSCHAPSONDERDAAN" (EU national). This type of permit is issued to aliens from European Union or European Economic Area countries who are staying in the Netherlands for a prolonged period.