Fees for residence permits increased as of 1 July

05 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.

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