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🇳🇱 Netherlands · Permanent Settlement

Long-Term EU Resident Permit (LTR-EU, Directive 2003/109) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-25 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Work experience5+ years
Language levelA2
Age range18–100

Costs

Application / consular fee€254

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 60 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents.
  3. Typical processing: ~6 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Work experience
https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents · verified 2026-06-25
Language level
https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents · verified 2026-06-25
Age range
https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents · verified 2026-06-25
Application fee
https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents · verified 2026-06-25
Open to all nationalities
https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/long-term-eu-residency/apply-for-a-residence-permit-for-long-term-eu-residents · verified 2026-06-25

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-25.

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