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Official starting points for admission and residence
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The main source for purposes of residence, permits, MVV, family reunification, work, study, naturalization and exceptions.
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Important for questions about residence permits, naturalization and situations in which integration is related to your residence status.
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What routes are there to get to the Netherlands?
A broad overview of the main roads to the Netherlands: family, work, study, asylum, EU free movement and combinations with residence or integration rules.
Open guideHow does coming to the Netherlands work for family or partner?
A practical explanation about family migration, partner route, conditions, documents and the role of MVV, IND and basic foreign exam.
Open guideWhat is the basic integration exam abroad?
A clear explanation of the test that in some situations becomes relevant outside the Netherlands before someone comes to the Netherlands.
Open guideWhich government websites are about your integration?
A clear overview of which government site you need for general explanations, exams, residence, municipal affairs and personal files.
Open guideHow does coming to the Netherlands for work or study work?
An overview of routes for knowledge migrants, students, researchers and other people who come to the Netherlands through work or study.
Open guideHow does coming to the Netherlands via asylum or status holder route work?
A clear explanation of the role of COA, IND, municipality and guidance for people who come to the Netherlands via asylum, reception or status holder processes.
Open guideWhich test belongs to which goal?
A practical comparison article for people who want to know when the basic foreign exam, integration exams, KNM or State Exam NT2 make sense.
Open guideWhen do you need an MVV or basic exam abroad?
A practical overview of two concepts that often arise before someone comes to the Netherlands: MVV and basic integration exam abroad.
Open guideWhen do you need the IND or central government for integration?
A guide that explains when residence questions, naturalization and legislative context are more important than regular route explanations.
Open guideHow does coming to the Netherlands via EU free movement work?
An explanation for people who come to the Netherlands through rights within the EU, EEA or as a family member of someone with free movement.
Open guideHow do temporary routes such as au pair or orientation year work?
An explanation of temporary or specific routes to the Netherlands, such as au pair, orientation year and other goals that do not fall under standard family or work.
Open guideWhat comes after arrival: permanent residence or naturalization?
A follow-up guide for people who want to understand how long-term residence, permanent residence and naturalization relate to each other after arrival.
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Important questions that come up often
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KNM is our active practice offer today, while the information pages already cover the wider integration landscape.