Netherlands

The Netherlands, mistakenly called as Holland, is a unique and counter-intuitive country. Same-sex relationships are allowed there, but traditional family values are still very strong. It is allowed to use soft drugs, but the percentage of drug addicts is one of the lowest in Europe. There is also a legalized…

Applications for residence permit are considered by the Immigration and Naturalization Service in the Netherlands. In order to obtain an authorization for temporary stay (MVV) it is required to acquire temporary residence permit first, which is issued for a 3-month consideration period. While application for residence permit it is required…

Foreign citizen legally residing in the Netherlands for a certain period of time is eligible for permanent residence permit under the following conditions: Legal residence in the Netherlands as an employee, businessman or investor for the minimum period of 5 years; Marriage to a Dutch national for a period of…

Dutch citizenship acquiring is regulated by the amended Act of 1984. There are few ways for Dutch passport obtaining: Birth right. Children with Dutch parents obtain the citizenship of the country automatically; Adopted children with Dutch parents obtain the citizenship of the country automatically; Adopted children with Dutch parents obtain…