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Netherlands Worldwide

Important for visa, embassy matters, basic exam abroad and practical steps if you are still outside the Netherlands.

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Routes to get to the NetherlandsApplication outside the Netherlands

Official starting points for admission and residence

These sources are the most important if you want to know which route of residence suits your situation and what conditions apply for entry.

Important for visa, embassy matters, basic exam abroad and practical steps if you are still outside the Netherlands.

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First steps after arrival in the NetherlandsFor departure and arrival

Registration and official start

These sources will help you with registration, BRP, BSN and the first official steps after arrival.

Handy if you have just moved and still have questions between abroad and the Netherlands.

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How do you register with the municipality and arrange your BSN?

A practical guide to municipal registration, BRP, BSN, appointments, documents and what you can do with that registration afterwards.

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Routes to get to the NetherlandsFamily and partner

How 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.

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Language levels and tests explainedBasic exam abroad

What 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.

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Routes to get to the NetherlandsBefore departure

When 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.

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Routes to get to the NetherlandsTemporary routes

How 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.

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