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Residence Permit for Medical Treatment

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 day – 3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €1,803

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Up to 5 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Living in Netherlands

Cost of Living

5% more than United States

Avg Salary€42,000

Quality of Life

206/200

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Overview

For individuals needing vital medical treatment unavailable in their home country.

The Netherlands Residence Permit for Medical Treatment allows non-EU nationals to stay for medical care unavailable in their home country. Applications require BMA (Bureau Medische Advisering) assessment confirming medical necessity and proof of sufficient independent income (at least EUR 19,273 per year).

The permit is issued for the duration of treatment, typically up to 1 year, and is renewable — up to 5 years in specific situations. Work is not permitted. After 3 years on this permit, holders may qualify for a humanitarian non-temporary residence permit.

This visa is ideal for non-EU patients needing specialist medical care only available in the Netherlands, who hold health insurance and can demonstrate financial self-sufficiency.

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Cost Breakdown

First application feeEUR €1,337

Extension feeEUR €466

TotalEUR €1,803

Stay & Extensions

Extension increments

5 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Non-Temporary Humanitarian Residence Permit

Netherlands

Non-Temporary Humanitarian Residence Permit

Validity5 years

Processing1 day – 6 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Treatment must be necessary and unavailable in home country

Confirmed by BMA

Health insurance coverage

Sufficient independent income

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

19,273 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Medical reports

BMA confirmation

Proof of insurance

Proof of financial means

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Access to vital medical care
Long-term stay possible for chronic conditions

Worth Knowing

High application fee
Strict medical necessity requirements
Treatment available in home country
Lack of financial means

Application Process

Obtain medical documentation

Submit application to IND

BMA assessment

Decision notification

Application Forms

7540	—
7540 Application for the purpose of residence of 'medical treatment'	—
7540	Fill online

Verified Claims (24)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps

Obtain medical documentation; Submit application to IND; BMA assessment; Decision notification

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Dependent Visa

Case-dependent

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Fee Breakdown

First application fee: 1337 EUR; Extension fee: 466 EUR

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Fees

EUR 1337 for first application / EUR 466 for extension

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Forms

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Forms · 7540 · description

Application for the purpose of residence of 'medical treatment'

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Forms · 7540 · name

7540

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Forms · 7540 · url

https://ind.nl/en/forms/7540.pdf

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Official Information

Living in Netherlands

Cost of Living

5% more than United States

Avg Salary€42,000

Quality of Life

206/200

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Overview

For individuals needing vital medical treatment unavailable in their home country.

This visa is ideal for non-EU patients needing specialist medical care only available in the Netherlands, who hold health insurance and can demonstrate financial self-sufficiency.