Conditions for a permanent residence permit

In order to be eligible for a permanent residence permit, you must meet the

• You have lived in the Netherlands for at least 5 consecutive years with a valid Dutch asylum residence permit.

• You live in the Netherlands and spend most of your time in the Netherlands.

• You have always complied with the conditions of your residence permit. And you still meet those conditions now.

• You are not a danger to Dutch society.

• You did not give false information or withhold information when you applied for your current residence permit.

• You are registered in the

  Dutch population register (BRP)
  .

• You have passed the civic integration exam or do not need to take the civic integration exam.

• You can pay the cost of the permanent residence permit.

If you meet all the conditions, you can apply to the IND for a permanent residence permit.

Applying for a permanent residence permit can be complicated.