For temporary permits (e.g., HSM, Blue Card), you may need to change purpose (

Yes, family members on dependent permits can apply simultaneously or separately, meeting the same conditions (e.g., income, BRP registration). Forms like 7536 cover family extensions.

Timely renewal prevents residence gaps, preserving continuous residency for permanent residence or citizenship applications. Permanent/EU long-term permits grant work freedom (no TWV) and family reunification rights.

Temporary permits (Type I) are extended based on purpose (e.g., contract length, up to 5 years). Permanent (Type II) and EU long-term (Type V) permits are indefinite, but the document is valid for 5 years (10 for EU/EEA adults).

Valid passport, current permit, proof of meeting permit conditions (e.g., payslips, study progress, contract), BRP registration, health insurance proof, and legalized translations for foreign documents. Specific forms (e.g., 7538 for economically inactive) list additional requirements.

Apply online via IND portal with DigiD or by post (e.g., form 7536 for family, 6013 for permanent). Start 3 months before expiry. Sponsors (e.g., employers, universities) apply for highly skilled migrants or students via the Business Portal. Collect the new document at an IND desk by appointment.

You must have a valid passport, meet original permit conditions (e.g., income, job, or study progress), maintain main residency (no absence >6 months), and not pose a public order risk. For temporary permits, sponsors (e.g., employers) may apply. Permanent/EU long-term permits need BRP registration and health insurance.

Holders of temporary (Type I, e.g., work, study), permanent (Type II), EU long-term (Type V), or asylum permits (Type III/IV) can apply if they meet original conditions (e.g., income, sponsor, integration). EU/EEA/Swiss citizens may need EU residence document renewal. Apply before expiry to avoid gaps.

Renewal depends on the permit type. For temporary permits (Type I), apply online via IND portal with DigiD or by post (e.g., form 7533 for family) 3 months before expiry. Permanent (Type II) or EU long-term (Type V) permits require document renewal every 5 years using form 6013. You must meet original permit conditions, have a valid passport, and maintain main residency in the Netherlands.