MartijnR
Dutch citizen
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Dutch, Married
Lives in Hengelo
Speaks Dutch, English, German
Registration: 19 December 2014
Question About MVV Visa by Oquias33
Hi guys ! I would like to ask If there is any one of you here has experienced About IND. Last October we received a No from THE IND , however My partner submitted an objection letter to them and they advised him to wait for another 90 days for THE ...
@dextro wan As far as I know it is not a problem that 3 weeks are already "used" from the contract as long as the contract is a year contract and still valid for at least 6 months.The IND does require 3 salary-statements that prove that she is ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
Like joy said, unfortunately I see this for a lot of people that have applied since some months now. There is not much more you can do than wait and hope for the best. You or your partner could try to call the IND, but from what I have read from ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
Hi everyone, Going through this thread I could not help to notice many people mentioning birth certificates being apostilled & legalized. Are birth certificates needed in the application? My partner and I are applying tomorrow We did not see ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
Thank you so much, Martijn! What were the documents that your wife showed to the dutch border authorities in schipol? Because i am planning to book the ticket and i have read this in the government.nl website about covid restrictions ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
Hey Martijn, I am assuming that your wife arrived already in NL. We got the notification from My IND (the one that you were talking about) but haven't got the hard copy of the letter. So by your previous experience, did you booked the ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
hi martijn. could you post what is the expiration date of your wife's MVV stamp? what date did your wife arrive in the netherlands? what date did your wife go to the IND office to pick up the verblijfsvergunning met bepaalde tijd (residence ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
after the mvv stamp is placed in my passport, do i also need to apply for a schengen visa to the netherlands?The MVV is your (special) visa for traveling to the Netherlands and is valid for 90 days. In the Netherlands you can pick up your residence ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
Thanks for the reply! I am wondering because my MVV sticker expires on 28 Sept. but i have to finish my exit procedures here in Oman so I might travel to NL on 1st week of Sept. With that being said i would still have 3 weeks before my mvv visa ... Read More
IND hasn't sent letter for Residence Permit collection by nihasa10nov
Hi Everyone, Hope you are well. I've moved to the Netherlands 16 days ago on a 'staying with a partner' MVV as my fiance is Dutch. Though I have the MVV, the IND has still not sent the letter to my fiance (my sponsor) for Residence ...
Your fianc茅 could try and check in 'Mijn IND' https://ind.nl/en/Pages/My-IND.aspx to see if the residence permit is ready. I also noticed a week ago that it already is finished but did not receive a letter from the IND until now. But I ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
Correct, the IND will start the process of making the permit after the MVV was put in the passport and the embassy has let the IND know that. This does not depend on when you will arrive in the Netherlands. The MVV visa still must be valid when the ... Read More
MVV Document checklist & Process by ponshopph
Hello everyone, I would like to ask if there鈥檚 a complete document checklist for MVV VISA (partner), we checked on the official websites but we couldn鈥檛 find the actual checklist, so i was hoping that someone can provide all the ...
Hi Martin, Thank you so much for your response, and assuming that you applied online, may I also ask if how long did it take for you to get an approval or how long did it take for overall process? Again thank you so much!After 62 days I noticed in ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
Hope you are all well. I just got my visa sticker in my passport and it says it will expire on 28 September. My question is how many days until you get a letter from IND that your resident permit is ready to pick up?Usually the letter is sent ... Read More
MVV Document checklist & Process by ponshopph
Hello everyone, I would like to ask if there鈥檚 a complete document checklist for MVV VISA (partner), we checked on the official websites but we couldn鈥檛 find the actual checklist, so i was hoping that someone can provide all the ...
For the TEV/MVV procedure you can check what applies to your situation on https://ind.nl/en/family/residence-permit-for-your-partner/preparing/conditions/Pages/conditions-start.aspx After filling in your nationality (Filipino) and your partner ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
We received a YES today!! Finally the wait for the result is over. Now we have to make an appointment at the Dutch embassy for the MVV Visa. Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
This depends on what kind of work your partner has and if you were married in the Netherlands or in Nigeria. You can check everything on https://ind.nl/en/family/residence-permit-for-your-partner/Pages/partner.aspx Please note that all questions are ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
As of today (2 June) our application changed to in process. Our decision date is 30 june. Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
No, you know the team after you have received the result of the application, not before (although sometimes it is not mentioned there either). Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
No, no need to be worried. In the letter the IND has send there is a date mentioned when you will get an answer at the latest. The IND has to give an answer within 90 day after accepting the application and payment. The status will change when the ... Read More
Living in NL, but want to be away for > 90 days by PoliteClam
Hallo, I'm a retired Brexit refugee. I have no income outside of the UK, and pay all my taxes there. I will have lived in NL for 5 years as of Feb.2022, at which time I will apply for permanent resident EU status; and shortly afterwards I will ...
Hi PoliteClam, As I see it is as follows: You have a temporary residence permit now for the Netherlands. Because of this you have to follow the rules for the Netherlands to keep your residence permit. If you would unregister from the Netherlands ... Read More
Living in NL, but want to be away for > 90 days by PoliteClam
Hallo, I'm a retired Brexit refugee. I have no income outside of the UK, and pay all my taxes there. I will have lived in NL for 5 years as of Feb.2022, at which time I will apply for permanent resident EU status; and shortly afterwards I will ...
Hi PoliteClam, According to the IND website they state: Temporary residence permit You may stay outside the Netherlands for a maximum of 6 months in a row. Or 3 years in a row each calendar year for a maximum of 4 months in a row. The 90 - 180 ... Read More
Application for resident permit by Sufficient
Good day, pls which document do i need while applying for my resident permit throught MVV
Hi, For residence for partner have a look at the page at IND Residence for partner (English) or IND verblijfsvergunning voor uw partner (Dutch) Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
No, you do not have to translate or legalise the pages from the passport. Only documents like birth certificate, unmarried certificate / marriage document if not married in the Netherlands, translations also have to be legalised. Read More
Registering a foreign marriage in China by MartijnR
I recently married a Chinese woman in my country the Netherlands. She is still living in China (now visiting me on a tourist visa) and we want to register the marriage in China. I tried to find information about what we need to register the ...
As it is now, we are trying to get her short-term 90day visa extended. Not sure if my country's immigration office will allow it... ... You need do a translation of your marriage certificate in Netherland into Chinese by notary public, the fee ... Read More
Registering a foreign marriage in China by MartijnR
I recently married a Chinese woman in my country the Netherlands. She is still living in China (now visiting me on a tourist visa) and we want to register the marriage in China. I tried to find information about what we need to register the ...
Hi Controldir, Thank you for your answer. My wife will go back to China March 13 (still depending on the corona virus, she is from Wuhan) and wants to register our marriage in China (she is now here on a tourist visa). Later she will come back to ... Read More
Registering a foreign marriage in China by MartijnR
I recently married a Chinese woman in my country the Netherlands. She is still living in China (now visiting me on a tourist visa) and we want to register the marriage in China. I tried to find information about what we need to register the ...
Thank you, but it looks like that that is also for getting married in China... Read More
Registering a foreign marriage in China
I recently married a Chinese woman in my country the Netherlands. She is still living in China (now visiting me on a tourist visa) and we want to register the marriage in China. I tried to find information about what we need to register the ... Read More
Can I drive in the Netherlands with an Indian license ? by GuestUser567
Hello All, Can I drive in the Netherlands with an Indian license? Thanks in advance.
Hi, If you are going to live in the Netherlands then unfortunately your Indian drivers license cannot be exchanged for a Netherlands drivers license. You still can use it for 185 days after which you have to get a Dutch drivers license. See: ... Read More
How long does the MVV Procedure take? by sickofwaiting
Hi, First of all, thanks for taking the time to read this. Unfortunately, I'm from one of those countries that require an MVV in order to get a Dutch Residence Permit. I have been married to my husband for 2.5 years, we got married in my ...
The processing time for the MVV/TEV application can take up to 90 days (3 months). Read More
All about car in the Netherlands. by oglop
Hi there, We live in the Netherlands for about 1,5 year and work. I'd like to know all obligations and costs of having a car. I've read little bit about MRB and BPM. We bike to our work since it's really close, so the use of the car ...
You can find online car insurance comparison sites by searching for 鈥渁utoverzekering鈥�. Please note that several sites want you to enter a lisence plate number, some let you select a car from a list alternatively. Also most sites will be ... Read More
All about car in the Netherlands. by oglop
Hi there, We live in the Netherlands for about 1,5 year and work. I'd like to know all obligations and costs of having a car. I've read little bit about MRB and BPM. We bike to our work since it's really close, so the use of the car ...
When you own a car then you have fixed costs an variable costs. Fixed costs: - Road-tax: this is based on the weight of the car, the type of fuel and where you live in the Netherlands. Small car is approx. 鈧�30 each month, big car can be ... Read More
Question About MVV Visa by Oquias33
Hi guys ! I would like to ask If there is any one of you here has experienced About IND. Last October we received a No from THE IND , however My partner submitted an objection letter to them and they advised him to wait for another 90 days for THE ...
Hi Prav, According to the information on buitenlandsepartner.nl it should be possible. I am no expert and have to go on information I find online. I think you or your wife should read on buitenlandsepartner.nl, several people have shared their ... Read More
Question About MVV Visa by Oquias33
Hi guys ! I would like to ask If there is any one of you here has experienced About IND. Last October we received a No from THE IND , however My partner submitted an objection letter to them and they advised him to wait for another 90 days for THE ...
Hi Prav, Getting help from an immigration lawyer in Holland is a possibility, especially in your situation. But I have no idea what the costs would be. It is also possible to ask at the website I mentioned in my previous message, there at the top ... Read More
Question About MVV Visa by Oquias33
Hi guys ! I would like to ask If there is any one of you here has experienced About IND. Last October we received a No from THE IND , however My partner submitted an objection letter to them and they advised him to wait for another 90 days for THE ...
Hello Prav, On the website it says that the period without income cannot be longer than 26 week (about 6 months). April till December is about 9 months, so I think to long. Maybe it is better to try to find a job with a 12 months contract, or try ... Read More
Application of MVV from France (Filipino Citizen)
Not completely correct: you have to do the Civic Integration Exam in your country of origin or the country where you have a permit to stay more than 3 months (residence permit). So risible.c being au pair in France can do the Civic Integration Exam ... Read More
Question About MVV Visa by Oquias33
Hi guys ! I would like to ask If there is any one of you here has experienced About IND. Last October we received a No from THE IND , however My partner submitted an objection letter to them and they advised him to wait for another 90 days for THE ...
As far as I know you do not have to show a work contract but maybe it is better to have a look at the website https://www.buitenlandsepartner.nl/ (mostly in Dutch), there you can find a lot of information about the possibilities to eventually go to ... Read More
Question About MVV Visa by Oquias33
Hi guys ! I would like to ask If there is any one of you here has experienced About IND. Last October we received a No from THE IND , however My partner submitted an objection letter to them and they advised him to wait for another 90 days for THE ...
Vikram, Please note that the Dutch Civic Integration Exam result is only valid for one year. After that you have to take the exam again if you could not apply for the MVV in that time... An other possibility could be to take the Europe route; live ... Read More
Question About MVV Visa by Oquias33
Hi guys ! I would like to ask If there is any one of you here has experienced About IND. Last October we received a No from THE IND , however My partner submitted an objection letter to them and they advised him to wait for another 90 days for THE ...
It depends on how long the breaks have been, if not to long (I think 26 days in total, but I have to look it up) then there should not be a problem, also if she received WW payment between jobs, then there also should be no problem. Edit: I looked ... Read More
Question About MVV Visa by Oquias33
Hi guys ! I would like to ask If there is any one of you here has experienced About IND. Last October we received a No from THE IND , however My partner submitted an objection letter to them and they advised him to wait for another 90 days for THE ...
Hi Vikram, With bank balance alone it is not possible if you want to apply for the MVV. Your partner has to have a contract valid for 1 year (or more) when applying for the MVV. An other possibility is that if your partner does have work, but not ... Read More
One more question
If you pass the civic integration exam abroad, you have to get the MVV sticker at the same embassy where you did your exam. As far as I know it is not possible to collect the MVV in a different embassy, at least that's what I've read on a ... Read More
The examination by Ggruperto
Hi guys! I am planning to take the exam, who's in here who took the exam during 2016? Can you help me guys? I just want to know if how was it? Because i red during 2014 the exam was with the opposite words and repeating a long sentences, but in ...
Hello, What you see on naarnederland is correct, they changed the exam (I think beginning of 2016). Read More
Are you interested in Vietnamese Language. by ship.mc
i wonder that what do you think about vietnamese language, and the sound from local people while they're talking? are you interested ? and thank for sharing!
Ralphnhatrang, Thank you very much for your suggestions and information, much appreciated! Read More
Are you interested in Vietnamese Language. by ship.mc
i wonder that what do you think about vietnamese language, and the sound from local people while they're talking? are you interested ? and thank for sharing!
Hi Ralphnhatrang, What would you suggest is the best way to learn the Vietnamese language for someone not living or staying in Vietnam? I'm from the Netherlands and I have a Vietnamese girlfriend (from the south) and I would like to learn ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in the Netherlands by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in the Netherlands face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and ...
Hi, I am not an expat and I am living in the Netherlands since birth (sorry if my English is not always correct). Important emergency numbers: For live threatening situations you call 112 If you need the police for non-live threatening situations ... Read More
New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Netherlands forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all, my name is Martijn. I'm not an expat, I have been living in the Netherlands whole my live, currently living in Hengelo. My girlfriend lives in Vietnam, and is busy to get a visa for Germany to go to her sisters who live there. Eventually ... Read More
Tips and ideas for the exam. Please..:)
Hello Mijn Jas, I think you mean the WIB exam that you need to pass to be able to apply for the MVV. In the forum category Schools & Studies you will find several topics about the exam, for example: Inburgering Exam Digitaal pakket voor het ... Read More