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Immigration Law
Migration Law
An immigration lawyer in the Netherlands helps you obtain or keep the right to live and work here: residence permits via the IND, highly skilled migrant and EU Blue Card applications, family reunification, and objections and appeals when the IND refuses. Law & More advises internationals, employers and families from its offices in Eindhoven and Amsterdam, in English and Dutch.
Immigration law directly affects people’s lives: it determines whether you can live, work or reunite with your family in the Netherlands. Procedures at the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) are complex, requirements are strict, and the consequences of an error or rejection can be significant. An experienced immigration lawyer helps you choose the right route and file a complete application. For a step-by-step overview, read our complete guide to IND procedures in the Netherlands.
The immigration lawyers of Law & More assist individuals, expats and employers with all types of residence procedures in the Netherlands. Whether it concerns a residence permit for family reunification, a highly skilled migrant permit or a naturalisation application — we know the law and understand how the IND operates. If an application is refused, our immigration lawyers can also lodge an objection or appeal against the IND decision, and we assist with entry visa (MVV) applications so your move to the Netherlands runs smoothly.
We assist you with:
- Applications for regular residence permits
- Naturalisation and the option procedure for Dutch nationality
- Family reunification and family formation
- Highly skilled migrant permits for employers and employees
- Objection and appeal procedures following IND rejections
- Extension and modification of residence permits
New to this area? Our guide to immigration law in the Netherlands explains how the permit routes work.
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Applying for a residence permit
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Family reunification
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Labour migration
Do you want to work and live in the Netherlands? We can arrange the entire application process.
Highly skilled migrant
Do you want a foreign employee to work legally in the Netherlands? Get in contact.
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Applying for a residence permit
A regular residence permit is granted for purposes such as family reunification, work, study or medical treatment. The IND applies a strict admissions policy, and applications are rejected when requirements are not fully met. A lawyer checks in advance whether your application meets every requirement and whether the right evidence is attached.
Law & More can file applications for, among others:
- Residence permits for family reunification and family formation
- Residence permits for self-employed persons
- Residence permits for EU nationals
- Highly skilled migrant permits
- Residence permits for study and orientation year
- Indefinite residence permits
- Continued residence permits
- Provisional residence visa (MVV)
Was your application rejected? You may file an objection with the IND or appeal to the administrative court. Law & More guides you through the entire procedure and ensures that your interests are fully represented.
- Residence permit study/search year;
- Residence permit indefinite period;
- Residence permit for continued residence;
- Authorisation of temporary stay (MVV).
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Applying for Dutch nationality
Would you like to apply for Dutch nationality? A naturalisation request must be submitted through the municipality. The IND then assesses whether you meet the requirements — set out in Article 8 of the Dutch Nationality Act: you are of age, you have had lawful admission and your main residence in the Netherlands for at least five uninterrupted years, there are no objections to your residence for an indefinite period, you are integrated, and you are willing to make the declaration of solidarity. You must also, in principle, renounce your original nationality (Article 9 of that Act), subject to a number of statutory exceptions. Naturalisation has no income requirement.
The naturalisation procedure involves strict requirements and can be complex, particularly in cases involving multiple nationalities, prior rejections or periods of residence abroad. Law & More helps you assess whether you qualify, and guides you through the entire process.
In addition to naturalisation, there is also the option procedure — open to the groups listed in Article 6 of the Dutch Nationality Act, for example someone born in the Netherlands who has lived here ever since. Anyone who is Dutch by descent holds that nationality by operation of law and needs no procedure. Our immigration lawyers will advise you on the most appropriate route for your situation.
Family-related immigration matters, such as residence permits for partners and children, connect to Dutch family law in Book 1 of the Dutch Civil Code. For the official English translation, see the Dutch Civil Code, Book 1 (persons and family law). Our immigration lawyers combine these rules with residence-permit law to secure your family’s future in the Netherlands.
Family reunification
Family reunification allows you to join your partner, spouse or minor children in the Netherlands. The IND sets strict requirements concerning income, housing and the residence status of the sponsor. If even one requirement is not met, the application will be rejected.
The following family members may be eligible for family reunification:
- Spouse or registered partner
- Unmarried partner (including same-sex partners)
- Minor children
For partners, both the sponsor in the Netherlands and the partner must be at least 21 years of age (Articles 3.14 and 3.15 of the Aliens Decree 2000). That age limit does not apply to minor children. Law & More assists you with the preparation and submission of your application, and represents your interests if the IND requests further information or initially rejects the application.
Would you like to come to the Netherlands to work as a highly skilled migrant, self-employed entrepreneur, or for a short stay on a business visa? Our immigration lawyers advise both employees and employers on the available options and assist them throughout the application process.
Law & More has experience with, among others:
- Highly skilled migrant residence permits
- Residence permits for self-employed persons
- Business visas for short stays
- Intra-company transfers
- Applications through the recognised sponsor procedure
Labour migration
The highly skilled migrant scheme allows employers to bring high-earning foreign employees to the Netherlands quickly and without requiring a work permit. Requirements include: the employer must be a recognised sponsor with the IND, and the highly skilled migrant must meet a set salary threshold, which depends on age.
For startups and scaling companies seeking international talent, this is an attractive route. Law & More assists employers with registration as a recognised sponsor and supports the application for the employee’s residence permit. We ensure the procedure runs smoothly and correctly.
Highly skilled migrant
Law & More approaches immigration matters with the same commitment and thoroughness it brings to every area of law. We are accessible, transparent and solution-oriented. Whether your situation is straightforward or complex, we take the time to explain your options clearly and guide you through each step of the procedure.
Our lawyers work in Dutch and English. Colleagues at the office also speak German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Arabic and Turkish, which helps with first contact and with explaining a procedure.
What it costs
Law & More works on an hourly basis. The rate is 250-350 euro for a lawyer and 300-400 euro for a partner, excluding VAT. The first introductory meeting is free of charge.
The IND charges its own application fees on top of that. The amounts differ per residence purpose and are adjusted periodically; the current fees are published on ind.nl.
Law & More does not work on legal aid (toevoeging). If you may qualify for subsidised legal aid, the Juridisch Loket can refer you to a lawyer who does.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An immigration lawyer guides you through the Dutch immigration process: from applying for visas and residence permits to objection and appeal procedures with the IND (Dutch Immigration Service). We advise on the right permit for your situation, prepare all documents, communicate with the IND, and represent you in case of rejections or legal proceedings.
We work at an hourly rate of €250-350 for a lawyer and 300-400 for a partner, excluding VAT. A standard highly skilled migrant application usually comes to between €2,500 and €3,500, depending on complexity; that is an indication, not a fixed price, and the IND charges its own application fees on top. More complex cases such as objection procedures or family reunification with complications require more hours.
Not mandatory, but highly recommended for: rejections and objection procedures, complex employment relationships (freelancer, partner, director-major shareholder), family reunification with challenges, naturalization applications, or when you want certainty about correct documentation. We prevent costly mistakes and delays and make sure your application is complete and well substantiated.
The statutory decision period for a regular residence permit is 90 days, and the IND may extend it by up to six months if advice or investigation by third parties or the public prosecution service is needed (Article 25 Aliens Act 2000). The IND publishes shorter service standards per permit type on ind.nl; a highly skilled migrant application is usually decided within about two weeks. We make sure your application is complete and correct from day one, which prevents delays caused by requests for additional information. In urgent situations, we explore expedited procedures.
You have 4 weeks to file an objection with the IND. We thoroughly analyze the grounds for rejection, gather additional evidence, and submit a legally substantiated objection. If necessary, we initiate appeal procedures with the court. We set out the grounds of objection carefully and substantiate them with documents and case law.
Yes, we assist with: permit extensions, change of residence purpose (e.g., from student to highly skilled migrant), naturalization applications, obtaining permanent residence, and resolving residence issues. We also support expats who want to bring over their partner or optimize their legal status.
Documentation varies by permit type, but typically includes: employment contract or assignment confirmation, legalized diplomas with apostille, proof of sufficient income, rental agreement or deed of purchase, and possibly language certificates. Depending on the permit, documents from your home country may need to be legalised or provided with an apostille. We provide an exact checklist for your situation and check all documents beforehand for completeness.
Absolutely. We assist companies with: obtaining recognized sponsor status with the IND, highly skilled migrant and ICT procedures, TWV applications for non-EU employees, compliance with IND requirements and administrative obligations, and establishing immigration policies. Ideal for scale-ups, tech companies, and international businesses in the Brainport region looking to attract international talent.
We start with an introductory meeting to map out your situation and goals, followed by a concrete plan of action with an estimate of costs and timeline.
Yes, we assist clients throughout the Netherlands and internationally, fully remotely and in English where needed.
We do not handle asylum cases
Law & More does not handle asylum cases. For an asylum procedure, contact the Juridisch Loket or VluchtelingenWerk Nederland; during the asylum procedure you are entitled to a lawyer through the Legal Aid Board.
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