Information for those coming to or already living in the Netherlands. For more detailed information on visas and Dutch immigration rules go to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service website (top link on right).

Living and working in the Netherlands

For general information see the Justice Ministry’s Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) website. A variety of leaflets can also be ordered or downloaded from the IND

Dutch Citizens Abroad

This page explains how Consuls and consular staff at Dutch missions (embassies and consulates) look after the interests of Dutch citizens abroad. See the menu items on the left for related subjects of interest.

Visas

Legalisation of documents

Any foreign documents you present to the Dutch authorities have to be legalised.