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Residence permit for non-EU nationals who have continuously resided in the Netherlands for 5 years on valid residence permits. Allows unrestricted work and mobility within EU.

One-year residence permit for recent graduates allowing them to seek employment. Available within 3 years of completing bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Netherlands.

Permanent residence permit for those who held temporary asylum status for at least 5 years and continue to need protection. Full work rights and pathway to citizenship.

Permanent residence permit for non-EEA nationals who have continuously resided in the Netherlands with valid permits for 5 consecutive years. Grants unrestricted work rights.

Entry visa (Type D) for non-EEA nationals intending to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days. Must be obtained before arrival and allows entry to collect the residence permit.

Visa for residence permit holders whose permits become invalid during travel abroad. Allows re-entry to Netherlands to resume residence and collect renewed permits.

Residence permit for children born in the Netherlands to foreign parents. Granted automatically when eligible parents apply.

Residence permit for spouses, registered partners, unmarried partners, and other family members of residents. Sponsor must have sufficient income to support family.

Discretionary residence permit for individuals in exceptional harrowing situations in the Netherlands. IND director may grant permit despite not meeting normal requirements based on humanitarian grounds.

Residence permit for foreign nationals receiving medical treatment in the Netherlands. Also available for those suspended from departure on medical grounds.

Residence permit granted to asylum seekers who have been granted temporary protection status. Valid for 5 years with full work rights and path to permanent residency.

Special visa for Non-Resident Nepalis of Nepali origin holding foreign citizenship. Includes NRN Card with visa-free entry privileges and investment benefits.

Permanent residency for minor children of PR holders. Valid indefinitely until child reaches 18.

Visa for foreign nationals who retired in Nigeria. Valid indefinitely. For those with 20+ years service in Nigeria.

Visa for foreign retirees relocating to Nigeria. Valid for 2 years renewable. For retirees 65+ with pension/savings.

Dependent visa for spouses of accredited diplomats. Valid for 2 years renewable.

Permanent residence pathway for spouses of Nigerian citizens. Valid indefinitely as long as marriage is valid.

Dependent visa for spouses of permanent residents. Valid indefinitely as long as principal maintains PR status.

Registration for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens staying over 90 days in Norway. Not a visa but proof of right of residence. No formal permit issued but documentation required.

Residence permit for unmarried children under 18 to join parents in Norway. Can include adopted or foster children. Parents must have suitable housing and income.

Residence permit for spouses and cohabitants of Norwegian or Nordic citizens. Requires minimum age 24, marriage/partnership validity, and financial stability of reference person.

Settlement permit granting indefinite residency and work rights in Norway. Available after 3 years continuous residence on qualifying temporary permits. Provides protection against expulsion.

Refugee status for persons persecuted or fearing persecution in their home country. Valid for 5 years, renewable. Entitles holder to asylum travel document.

Discretionary residence permit granted on strong humanitarian considerations. Available to trafficking victims, vulnerable persons, or those with special circumstances not covered by other visa categories.