Costs A Certificate of Good Conduct costs EUR 41.35. An online application is cheaper and costs EUR 33.85 (rates 2021). You can get a Certificate of Good Conduct free of charge if you are a volunteer and will be working with minors. The organisation for which you work must meet a number of conditions for this and the application must be made via internet to Justis. Go to www.justis.nl for more information. RESIDENCE PERMIT IN THE NETHERLANDS Many expats who want to live and work in the Netherlands (longer than 90 days) must request a residence permit. The type of application you must submit depends on your nationality and your reason for moving to the Netherlands, such as family, study, work, or other purposes. Reasons to apply for a residence permit There are many different reasons for staying in the Netherlands. It is important to choose the reason that best applies to your situation as it will affect the application you select and submit. Purpose of your stay in the Netherlands The main purposes for applying for a residence permit in the Netherlands include: n As a spouse, (unmarried) partner or family member. n As an employee or as a self-employed person. n As a highly skilled migrant or scientific researcher. n As a student at a university or higher education institution. n As a student in secondary or vocational education. n As a graduate in an orientation year. n As part of an exchange or working holiday programme. n As an au pair. n As a foreign investor. n As an entrepreneur on a start-up visa. n As a refugee or asylum seeker. Consult the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) to find out which reason would best suit your situation. Do I need a residence permit in the Netherlands? Whether you need a Dutch residence permit depends on your nationality and the amount of time you spend in the Netherlands. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens Citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland do not need a residence permit to live and work in the Netherlands, in accordance with the EC Treaty. Expats from these countries do not have to register with the IND. However, if they stay in the Netherlands for more than four months, they must register with their local municipality.
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