Fees for residence permits increased as of 1 July
04 Jul 2011
As of 1 July 2011, the fees for an application for a provisional residence permit (Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf, or MVV) and for a residence permit (Verblijfsvergunning, or VVR) have been increased.
The increase is in line with the coalition agreement, which states that the fees should be as cost-effective as possible.
How will this affect you?
Students who paid before 1 July were charged the low fee, but students who pay their fee after 1 July will have to pay the higher rate.
The increase in fees does not apply to EU/EEA nationals nor to Turkish nationals and their families with rights according to the Association Agreement between Turkey and the EU.
The new rates
From 1 July, the following rates apply for residence permits for the purpose of study or preparatory year:
|
Type of application |
Fee |
|---|---|
|
MVV shortened procedure: for entering the Netherlands with a provisional residence permit, also called an entry visa |
€ 300 |
|
VVR after MVV: after obtaining the provisional residence permit (MVV) you need to apply for a residence permit (VVR) |
€ 300 |
|
VVR without MVV: for situations where you don’t need a provisional residence permit (MVV), but you do need a residence permit |
€ 600 |
|
Change in residence permit: to change the purpose of your residence permit, depending on the purpose |
€ 600 |
| Extension of your residence permit |
€ 150 |
If you need a new residence card, for instance if your permit was stolen or you have lost it, the immigration service will charge you € 250.
Read the news item about the change in fees on the website of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service.
Read more about the residence permit and when you need one.