EU, EEA & Swiss nationals
This page contains information on formalities to take care of if you are a national of an EU/EEA member state or Switzerland.
Procedures for nationals of EU/EEA member states and Switzerland are fairly simple. You are free to live and work in the Netherlands. This means that you do not need an entry visa or a residence permit. A work permit is not required either.
There are, however, some other procedures that apply to EU/EEA and Swiss nationals.
All EU/EEA and Swiss citizens (except Bulgarians and Romanians)
If you intend to stay for over 4 months, you are required to register at your local municipality.
If you intend to stay for over 4 months, you may also register with the immigration authorities. This is not compulsory, but advisable nevertheless.
Bulgarian and Romanian citizens
You may apply for a residence permit (“verification against EU community law”). This is not compulsory, but advisable nevertheless.
If you intend to stay for over 4 months, you are required to register at your local municipality.
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