Residence document Model 2012

1. Name: your surname + first names; 
2. Expiry date: the residence permit is valid up to this date; 
3. Place and date of issue: the place where and the date on which you received the residence permit; 
4/5. Type of document and details: this indicates your right of residence using on of the following types: 

• Type I: temporary regular residence permit;
• Type II: permanent regular residence permit; 
• Type III: temporary asylum residence permit;
• Type IV: permanent asylum residence permit; 
• Type V: EU long-term resident EC; 
• Type EU/EER;
• Type Family member EU/EER;
• Type Article 50 Withdrawal Agreement.

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• Date and place of birth; 
• Nationality; 
• Sex: M or V; 

7. Remarks: 

• Your purpose of stay in the Netherlands; 
• Right to work. The residence permit states if you are entitled to work in the Netherlands. This includes whether or not your employer needs a work permit (TWV) for you; 
• General resources. There could be a comment on the recourse to general resources. The IND may revoke the residence permit if, for example, you are receiving social benefits; 

8. Effective date of right of residence: starting from this date, you have the right of residence in the Netherlands; 
9 . V-number: your 10-digit V-number is indicated at the bottom of the residence permit, following the letters VNR. Your V-number is also indicated in correspondence that you receive from the IND.
 

This is for persons who are allowed to reside in the Netherlands temporarily on ordinary grounds. 

Purpose of residence 

The purpose of residence is indicated on the back of the document under the heading ‘comments’. This is the reason for residence in the Netherlands. For example, residence with family or relatives, study or paid employment. 

Employment rights

It is also indicated under the heading ‘comments’ whether the person is allowed to work in the Netherlands and whether a work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) is required. This depends on the purpose of residence. 

This is a permit for persons who are allowed to reside permanently in the Netherlands on ordinary grounds. 

Employment rights

Persons with this permit are allowed to work in the Netherlands without restrictions. This means that no work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) is required.

This is a permit for persons who have been granted temporary asylum in the Netherlands. 

Employment rights

Persons with this permit are allowed to work in the Netherlands without restrictions. This means that no work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) is required. 

This is a permit for persons who have been granted permanent asylum in the Netherlands. They have already had a temporary asylum residence permit for at least 5 years and still need protection in the Netherlands. 

Employment rights

Persons with this permit are allowed to work in the Netherlands without restrictions. This means that no work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) is required. 

This is a permit for persons who are allowed to reside permanently in the Netherlands, and have 'long-term EU resident' status.

Employment rights

Persons with this permit are allowed to work in the Netherlands without restrictions. This means that no work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) is required. 

This is a document for persons with the nationality of a country that is a Member State of the European Union (EU), a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. The following 2 types of proof of a right of residence exist for these persons:

1. The EU/EEA national document. This is a document for citizens of the EU,EEA or Switzerland who have been in the Netherlands lawfully for 5 or more consecutive years. 
2. The EU registration sticker. This is a proof of residence that can be granted if nationals from EU,EEA countries or Switzerland have been lawfully staying in the Netherlands for less than 5 years. 

Employment rights

Persons with an EU/EEA national document or an EU registration sticker are allowed to work in the Netherlands without restrictions. This means that no work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) is required.

This is a document for family members of a Community national. The family member does not personally have the nationality of a country that is a Member State of the European Union (EU), member of the European Economic Area (EEAR) or Switzerland. The following 2 types of residence permits exist for these persons: 

1. The document for family members who have been in the Netherlands lawfully for 5 or more consecutive years.  
2. The document for family members who have been in the Netherlands lawfully for fewer than 5 years. 

Emploments right

Persons with these documents are allowed to work in the Netherlands without restrictions. This means that no work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) is required.

This is a document for persons who have the nationality of the United Kingdom, and for their family members. The following 2 types of residence documents exist for these persons: 

1. The document ‘Permanent Residence Document Withdrawal Agreement 18(1)’. This document is for persons who have been in the Netherlands lawfully for 5 or more consecutive years and meet the criteria of Article 15(1) and Article 18(1)(i) of the Withdrawal Agreement. 
2. The document ‘Residence Document Withdrawal Agreement 18(1)’. This document is for persons who have been in the Netherlands lawfully for fewer than 5 years and meet the criteria of Article 13(1) and Article 18(1)(i) of the Withdrawal Agreement. 

Employment rights

Persons with these documents are allowed to work in the Netherlands without restrictions. This means that no work permit (in Dutch: tewerkstellingsvergunning or TWV) is required.

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On the front of the document is a kinegram.
This is a transparent image that changes colour and shape when you tilt the document.

The front of the document includes an image with optically variable ink. The image changes colour when you tilt the document.

The center-right of the passport photo includes a image perf. This is a perforated second passport photo, which you can see if you hold the document up to the light.

The front of the document is embossed. You can feel this texture with your fingertips or see it with a magnifying glass. 

There are fine line structures and patterns throughout the document. You can see this using a magnifying glass.

The passport photo is on the front of the document.

The passport photo has the following properties:

• The type of document is stated at the bottom right of the passport photo in contrast with the background
• The code is located at the bottom left of the passport photo
• The background, overlay  and passport photo are a whole

On the front and back of the document you will find the repeating micro text "koninkrijk der Nederlanden". You can see this text with a magnifying glass.

There is UV printing on the front and back of the document. This invisible print glows under a UV lamp.