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After five years of continuous, lawful residence you can apply for a Dutch permanent residence permit or for EU long-term resident status. Both require stable income and, in most cases, passing the civic-integration exam; the EU status adds the right to move to other EU member states under conditions.
Non-EU nationals with five years of continuous, lawful residence in the Netherlands.
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Yes. You must have income that is independent, sustainable and sufficient, measured against the IND's required amounts.
The national permit secures your stay in the Netherlands; the EU long-term residence status additionally makes it easier to move to and settle in other EU countries.
After five years of continuous lawful residence you can apply for a Dutch permanent residence permit or for EU long-term resident status. Both require stable income and, in most cases, passing the civic-integration exam.
Yes. You generally must have passed the civic integration exam at level A2 or higher, or be exempt from it.
Time on a residence permit counts toward the 5 years, but only years from the age of 8 onward count, and the residence must have been continuous and legal.
Yes. Although the status has no end date, it can be withdrawn if you leave the Netherlands for a long period or in certain other situations.
You need at least 5 consecutive years of legal main residence in the Netherlands, with your permit always extended on time and conditions always met.
