Residence
Permits and Naturalization
The Netherlands Embassy must obtain
approval for the issuance of a temporary residence permit from the immigration
authorities in the Netherlands. It is important that you apply for the
temporary residence permit at least three months prior to your intended
stay in the Netherlands. If you will not be working you will need to
show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while you are
living in the Netherlands.
If one is working and holding a valid
work permit and holds a temporary residence visa (MVV) for three years,
then one may be able to gain permanent residency in the Netherlands.