Areas of law
Immigration Law
Regular residence includes various types of residence permits that are granted to foreigners who do not apply for asylum, but want to stay in the Netherlands for other reasons. Here are the most important types of regular residence permits:
1. Residence Permit for Work: This is usually granted to foreign workers who wish to work as a knowledge migrant, as an employee, as a self-employed person or as an au pair.
2. Residence Permit for Study: For foreigners who wish to pursue a full-time course of study in the Netherlands at a recognised educational institution, such as universities and colleges.
3. Residence permit for Family Reunification Family Formation: For family members of persons residing in the Netherlands who wish to bring family over, or for persons who wish to marry or enter into a registered partnership with someone in the Netherlands.
4. Residence Permit for Medical Treatment: For foreigners who cannot be treated in their own country and come to the Netherlands for medical care.
5. Residence permit for long-term residents of the EU: For foreigners who have a long-term resident permit in another EU country and wish to settle in the Netherlands.
6. Residence Permit for Partners of Dutch or EU/EEA Citizens: For non-EU partners of Dutch or EU/EEA citizens who wish to exercise the right to free movement and residence within the European Union.
Each type of residence permit has specific conditions and requirements that must be met. Applications are assessed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND). The type of permit applied for depends on the purpose of the stay in the Netherlands. It is therefore necessary to have the application submitted by a competent lawyer.
This concerns the rules that apply regarding obtaining, retaining or losing Dutch nationality, including procedures for naturalisation (obtaining citizenship) and option schemes.
1. Obtaining: Dutch nationality can be obtained by naturalization, birth or descent. During the naturalization procedure, it is checked whether all requirements have been met and whether the applicant is not a danger to public order.
2. Retention: There are certain exceptional circumstances in which one can have dual nationality and thus retain Dutch nationality.
3. Loss: You can lose your Dutch nationality by acquiring another nationality, voluntary renunciation, or in exceptional cases through criminal convictions.
Deportation and return
- Procedures and rules for the deportation or return of aliens who no longer have the right to reside in the Netherlands, for example because their asylum application has been rejected or their residence permit has expired.
- Reporting obligation and departure obligation: Regulations regarding the obligations of foreigners to report to the authorities and to leave the Netherlands.
Immigration law is a complex and dynamic area of law that is often subject to change due to policy changes and case law. The aim is to find a balance between national security, the rights of aliens, and international obligations.
At law firm Tigris we can assist you with all the aforementioned procedures. With our years of experience and expertise we will look at the possibilities for obtaining a residence permit together with you.