Common questions about relocating

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals must have 5 consecutive years of valid residence in the Netherlands on a non-temporary permit (e.g., work, family), main residency in NL, timely renewals, sufficient income, and passed civic integration exam at A2 level (or exempted). Only years from age 8 count; children apply from 13. Exceptions to 5 years for certain cases like privileged persons or asylum.