Extend a residence permit or change its purpose from inside the Netherlands
The IND writes about 3 months before a permit ends and you can apply online. A person with a permit can stay up to 90 days more after it ends if they meet the short-stay rules, or must apply for a Schengen visa before the end date if they need one. The fee depends on the permit.
Moving to Netherlands
Practical facts for newcomers, from official sources Finance Living
Finance
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
87
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
35.75–49.5%
Income tax (national)
VAT 21%
Box 1 rates include national insurance premiums: 35.75% to EUR 38,883 (8.10% tax + 27.65% premiums), 37.56% to EUR 78,426, 49.50% above; lower first-bracket rate after state pension age.
Living
1
Happiness
#7 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Eligibility
Who it’s for: People in the Netherlands on a regular residence permit that is ending.
Reminder letter
Sign in to check this route against your profileThe IND sends you a letter about 3 months before your permit ends, with the option to apply online.
Official wording
The IND sends a letter about 3 months before the permit ends, with the option to apply online.
Short stay after a permit
Sign in to check this route against your profileAfter a regular residence permit expires, you may stay up to 90 days if you meet short-stay rules, then you must leave.
90 days
Short stay after permit expires · Netherlands and Schengen
- Not possible if a return decision applies
Official wording
After a regular residence permit expires, you may stay in the Netherlands and Schengen for up to 90 days if you meet short-stay rules. You must then leave. Not possible if a return decision applies.
If you need a visa for that stayShort stay
Sign in to check this route against your profileIf you need a visa for the short stay, apply for a Schengen visa before your permit's end date.
- To stay in the Netherlands, apply from outside the Netherlands
- To stay in another Schengen country, apply at its representation in the Netherlands
Official wording
Apply for a Schengen visa before the permit's end date. To stay in the Netherlands, apply from outside the Netherlands. To stay in another Schengen country, apply at its representation in the Netherlands.
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