Please be informed that the Dutch Immigration Authorities (IND) have published the following reduced legal fees per 1 February 2013.

Family members of a highly skilled migrant
The legal fees for the following applications for family members of a highly skilled migrant are reduced to € 225,- per application:

– MVV-application
– application for a Dutch residence permit without MVV
– application to change the purpose of stay
– application for extension of the Dutch residence permit of the partner / spouse (for children the fee of €150,- will remain the same for extension applications)

For the application for a Dutch residence permit with MVV for the partner / spouse or child of a highly skilled migrant no fees have to be paid anymore.

Researcher within the meaning of Directive 2005/71/EC and for study purposes
Furthermore, the fees for a researcher within the meaning of Directive 2005/71/EC and for study purposes will be reduced to €300,- per application. This fee applies for the following applications:

– MVV-application
– application for a Dutch residence permit without MVV
– application to change the purpose of stay

For the application for a Dutch residence permit with MVV no fees have to be paid anymore.

Should you have any questions with respect to the above, please do not hesitate to contact us.