COVID-19 immigration measures
Last updated: 31 March 2021
For employees and employers
Due to the measures of the Dutch government to combat COVID-19, the Dutch Immigration Authorities (IND), the Municipalities, the Municipal Health Services (GGD) and other public services have taken several measures and adjusted their services.
Want to know which measures and adjustments of services apply to your situation? View the table below.
More information
Our immigration specialists have compiled remarks per immigration-related measure. To make this information easily accessible for you, there are separate pages for these remarks. You can visit these pages by clicking the link on the associated measure in the table below.
Prior to arrival in the Netherlands | Action required | For whom? | Where? | When? |
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The IND has approved your application (and you do not need an entry visa (MVV)) and you want to travel to the Netherlands | ✓ | Employee | n.a. | Depending on your residence purpose, travelling to the Netherlands is possible again |
The IND has approved your TEV-application (including entry visa (MVV) and you want to collect your MVV | ✓ | Employee | Dutch Embassy or Consulate | As soon as possible, depending on the schedule of the Dutch Embassy or Consulate, if open |
You are not able to collect your entry visa (MVV) within 3 months | ✓ | Employee | Dutch Embassy or Consulate | As soon as possible, depending on the schedule of the Dutch Embassy or Consulate, if open |
Your entry visa (MVV) has expired and you were not able to travel to the Netherlands before the expiration date of your MVV | ✓ | Employee | Dutch Embassy or Consulate | As soon as possible within 3 months of the expiration date of your MVV, depending on the schedule of the Dutch Embassy or Consulate, if open |
You have a valid entry visa (MVV) for the Netherlands or another Schengen country and you want to travel to the Netherlands | Employee | n.a. | n.a. | |
Your employee is not able to come to the Netherlands | ✓ | Employer | IND | Within 4 weeks of the start date of the employment or start date of the Dutch residence permit |
Upon arrival in the Netherlands Please take note of the 10 days self-quarantine upon arrival |
Action required | For whom? | Where? | When? |
Collection of your first Dutch residence permit | ✓ | Employee | IND or by delivery | As soon as possible or your Dutch residence permit will be sent to your home address |
You have to provide your biometric details | ✓ | Employee | IND | As soon as possible, after receiving the letter of the IND |
You have to register yourself in the Dutch population register (BRP) at the local Municipal Authorities | ✓ | Employee | Local Municipal Authorities | As soon as possible after arrival |
You have to register your certificates in the Dutch population register (BRP) at the local Municipal Authorities | ✓ | Employee | Local Municipal Authorities | As soon as possible after your first appointment for registration |
You have to undergo a TB test | ✓ | Employee | Nearest Municipal Health Services (GGD) | Within 3 months of your arrival date |
You have to open a Dutch bank account to receive your salary | ✓ | Employee | Dutch bank | As soon as possible |
During your stay/employment in the Netherlands | Action required | For whom? | Where? | When? |
Your employee (temporarily) no longer meets the salary criteria | ✓ | Employer | IND | Within 4 weeks of the date that the employee does no longer meet the salary criteria |
Your Dutch residence permit will expire and you should collect a residence endorsement sticker, because your new Dutch residence permit is not available yet | ✓ | Employee | IND | As soon as possible |
Your Dutch residence permit will expire and you want to collect a return visa | ✓ | Employee | IND | As soon as possible |
You want to exchange your foreign driving licence into a Dutch driving licence | ✓ | Employee | Local Municipal Authorities | Within 185 days of your registration date at the Dutch population register |
Your EU driving licence will expire between 1 December 2020 and 1 March 2021 | ✓ | Employee | Local Municipal Authorities | As soon as possible, when the Local Municipal Authorities still offers this service. |
Your Dutch residence permit expired/you no longer have the right to stay in the Netherlands, but you can not travel back to your country | ✓ | Employee & Employer | n.a. | As soon as you have the opportunity to travel back to your country |
Your employee is abroad and is not able to return to the Netherlands | ✓ | Employer | IND | Depending on your travel history and previous stays abroad |
Outside the Netherlands | Action required | For whom? | Where? | When? |
You are outside the Netherlands and have a valid Dutch residence permit, but cannot travel to the Netherlands | ✓ | Employee | Authorities | As soon as possible |
You are outside the Netherlands and your Dutch residence permit has expired or is about to expire | ✓ | Employee | Dutch Embassy or Consulate | As soon as possible, depending on the schedule of the Dutch Embassy or Consulate, if open |
You are / your employee is outside the Netherlands and need / needs a Citizen service number (BSN), but cannot travel to the Netherlands | ✓ | Employee & Employer | Authorities | n.a. |
Extension of your stay in the Netherlands | Action required | For whom? | Where? | When? |
Your Dutch residence permit will expire | ✓ | Employee | IND | Possible as from 3 months prior to the expiration date |
Your short-stay visa will expire soon or has expired | ✓ | Employee | IND | Preferred: 1 month before expiration date of short-stay visa |
I have extended my short-stay visa in the Netherlands. I can travel to my country of origin via another Schengen country | ✓ | Employee | n.a. | n.a. |
Your permit-exempt term will expire soon or has expired and you cannot leave the Netherlands | ✓ | Employee | n.a. | As soon as possible |
Publication date: 8 April 2020