heynutzzzz
Filipino expat in the Netherlands
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Enschede, Overijssel
Speaks Japnese, Tagalog, English, Dutch
Registration: 08 September 2017
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 ...
Hello! I have the same experience with my application a year and a half ago. They asked for additional documents and once we sent it to them, they replied with a decision within a few hours. Their decision and response depends on their availability ... 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 ...
Hello, I have just seen your post on this forum. Initially they said that I don't need to legalise them but then at the end they told us to legalise the papers from the Philippines. We called IND multiple times to confirm and they said it was ... 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 ...
Yes, you don't need to go back to the Philippines for your MVV. I also have the PH nationality and I applied for my MVV in Japan. :) So, in your case, you can indeed do it in Germany. Best of luck! 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 ...
Hello and welcome to the forum. When we applied for my MVV, we didn't include ANY conversations because we feel it is private and not needed. We only made a few pages of our story, from the moment we met and the places we've been to. 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 ...
I have posted an answer to your question also. Above the post I made for everyone else. :) A letter by post to your partner and also to his mijnoverheid. Read More
MVV-TEV Procedure by Dipro Mondal
Does anyone know how long the MVV-family Visa approval takes after the confirmation of acceptance from IND?? I am from India and am applying for my partner's(Indian) visa for the Netherlands. I had applied on 19th June and received a ...
The approval time is case to case, the longest is 90 days. :) 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 ...
A correction to my first post regarding my application last year, all documents must be legalized before submitting to the IND. We have asked them multiple times regarding if we need to legalize and authenticate certain documents like birth ... 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 tinkerbelz, The IND will send a notification regarding your application to your partner via post and digitally by his Mijnoverheid. 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! They usually send it within a week or so. :) 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 Risa, The exam results will be sent to you via email, and attached to is is the PDF version of your certificate/ proof that you passed the basisexamen. 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 ...
Hello and congratulations! As far as I can remember when we went to get my residence card from IND, I didn't present my BSN number yet because I wasn't registered yet, and we didn't make an appointment when we picked-up my 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 ...
Hi. Mine was handled by Zwolle Team 5. They took almost 90 days before they gave us a decision. :) 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 ...
Congratulations to everyone who got their MVVs :) 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 ...
Hello. Duolingo app helps a lot. It helps me a lot also during my studies here in NL. Give it a try. :) 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 ...
Hello and welcome to the forum. Visiting IND is not a good idea in my opinion even calling then because they do not give you updates regarding your application. All you have to do is wait for their email of approval regarding your application. We ... 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 ...
Most of the time the tracking number given to you by the embassy is not working. :) The Dutch embassy in Japan said the same thing also. They advised to just wait for the email from them as to when you can pick up your passport. :) 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 ...
Hello. Mine was handled by Zwolle team 5 and it took the maximum time of 90 days before they reached a decision. :) Good luck 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 long as they don't send it back, indeed that is fine. The ind scans the papers we submitted to them to put in their system anyway, so as long as it is readable and clear, it's all good. :) 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 ...
Mine took 90 days :) Hope yours will come soon. 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 ...
Hello. Everyone in the EU has a national card or ID. The details of which are the same as in the passport. Maybe it is also good to provide it. :) Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Japan by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Japan. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...
Hi everyone. I have lived in Japan since my childhood and have returned there again to work. The most in-demand jobs right now there is English Teaching. They have lots of jobs as an ALT (assistant language teacher) for public high schools and ... 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. The Philippine embassy anywhere doesn't provide such paper or proof, I have tried it. They can only be attained from the National Statistics Office in the Philippines. They also can provide it online and legalise it online but it will take ... 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 Risabel, I may have some tips for you as I have applied from a different country than my home country. I applied from Japan and is registered in Japan as a Filipino national, of course they don't provide the proof of marriage or ... Read More
MVV application
Hello and welcome to the forum. Yes, indeed your sponsor can pass the application at the IND desk. Good luck! Read More
The best apps for expats in the Netherlands by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in the Netherlands. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your ...
Hello everyone, For me the useful apps are: DigiD (minjoverheid) because all the government emails can be seen here once you have got your BSN from the Gemente. 9292 - this is for those who always use the train. It tells you what train goes on ... 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 :) As for our proof of relationship, we only provided plane tickets and pictures, and the story including the dates as to how and where we have met. Ours was only like four pages and it worked for us. The trick with embassies and 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 ...
Hello :) After receiving the positive decision, I have made an appointment with the embassy in Japan on the days they are available. After handing my passport to the embassy, I was advised that the maximum time it would take for the passport to be ... 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 ...
Hello risabel and welcome to the forum. When I took my Basic Civic Integration Exams in Japan, I emailed the consul / the person responsible for the exam in the embassy that I would like to make an appointment and I also indicated when I would ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Netherlands by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Here in Enschede, groceries are pretty cheap. On an average day, I spend about 15-20 euros max on dinner for two. And since some of the food I make for dinner is alot sometimes, I still have enough for my lunch when my fiance is at work. For the ... Read More
Online MVV application by GraciaMaria
Hi all, is there anyone in this group ever tried the online MVV application?
Hello, I havent't tried the online application, and it's the first time I heard about it. :) 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 ...
Hello Malaya, We received our acknowledgement receipt after about a week, it also came with a letter for the payment for the whole process. We paid immediately and they sent another letter of the receipt of payment the next day. 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 ...
MVV application may take up to 90 days. It took almost 90 days for me to get the approval from IND. Wether it is an approval or a refusal from the IND it can take up to 90 days. Some of the reasons for refusal can be a lacking document, ... 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 ...
Hello :) Welcome to the forum! Please feel free to ask questions if you have any, and all of us here will try our best to answer. Good luck <3 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 ...
YAAY that is such a great news! You have waited super long and I am super happy for you! :) <3 Read More
what to do next? by fre2mansur
Hi, I'm from India, my fianc茅 from utrcht , we love each other last 4 years, she came to India more times already. But this time we married in India. We got Indian marriage certificate. And she goes to Utrecht again. We want to live ...
I am afraid that no. One of the requirements is atleast a 1 year contract at the time of the application. The link above states all the details. Read More
what to do next? by fre2mansur
Hi, I'm from India, my fianc茅 from utrcht , we love each other last 4 years, she came to India more times already. But this time we married in India. We got Indian marriage certificate. And she goes to Utrecht again. We want to live ...
Hello valleb, As far as I know you must have a valid 1 year contract at the time of the application. :) Read More
what to do next? by fre2mansur
Hi, I'm from India, my fianc茅 from utrcht , we love each other last 4 years, she came to India more times already. But this time we married in India. We got Indian marriage certificate. And she goes to Utrecht again. We want to live ...
This link has all information you need with regards to the application. https://ind.nl/en/family/Pages/Spouse-or-partner.aspx You will have to take the test first before applying, because the test is one of the major requirements if you want to ... Read More
what to do next? by fre2mansur
Hi, I'm from India, my fianc茅 from utrcht , we love each other last 4 years, she came to India more times already. But this time we married in India. We got Indian marriage certificate. And she goes to Utrecht again. We want to live ...
Hello and welcome to the forum. The first thing to do I think is to look at the IND's website and see if you guys fit all the requirements to apply for the MVV (long stay visa in the Netherlands). Use this link: ... 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! :) i really appreciate it 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 ...
Hello. Based from my understanding, you just need to have the form filled up by your doctor and send it together with your application for mvv. :) 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 ...
Hello. In the letter I received the IND said that a letter will be sent to our address when the residence card is ready for pick up and that no appointment is needed. :) 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 ...
Yaaay! I got the approval from the IND :) 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 Jessy Aubel, Thank you for this information. It will be helpful for others to know this. 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 ...
Hello again, Yes, I think so too. It is always good to be prepared for future use. :) And yeah, skin allergy is not needed in the form I think, just major ones. 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 ...
Hello :) If the document is from the Netherlands, there is no need to legalize them because they have it in their system I think. And the medical disclosure form is only needed when the foreign national is undergoing a medical situation or has a ... 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 ...
The IND are very unpredictable, it's so stressfull. Aww thank you, I made this coz I was also anxious and stressed and I am sure there is alot out there like us. Hoping this could help. BTW in the letter did they tell a specific date as to ... 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 ...
OMG, I am sorry to hear about this also. We also had the same situation. My partner called IND every two weeks and they always tell us that our papers look good and that no action is required. They always say that to us every single time we call, ... 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 ...
Hello Prav, Good luck on your Civic Integration Exam! The documents depends on the situation of the applicant. In my case, I was advised that the legalisation of my unmarried certificate and birth certificate from the Philippines is not needed. ... 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 ...
Hello raul_vo. We haven't received the advice from IND yet, we are still waiting. I wish you advice comes soon too. :) Read More
Basic Integration Exam by Guestposter685
Hi everyone. I am Ai from Ph. Currently in NL as tourist. I am staying here to learn Dutch language, culture and place as I am planning to move . By the way, I am writing to know is anyone has the latest edition of Naar Nederland and if you are ...
Hi :) This site for me was the most helpful. https://www.naarnederland.nl For me, I didn't buy the study packs and just used this website as they have the same contents as the study packs. Watching and learning from youtube language videos ... Read More
MVV Application by moshatosha
HI, My bf and I are about to send our docs to IND. I am divorced with 2 kids. One of the requirements in the application is CENOMAR or Certificate of No Marriage ( I am from the Philippines),however my divorce is not yet recognized in the ...
You are welcome! :) Glad I could help. They usually reply a day after, they are very approachable. Good luck! :) Read More
MVV Application by moshatosha
HI, My bf and I are about to send our docs to IND. I am divorced with 2 kids. One of the requirements in the application is CENOMAR or Certificate of No Marriage ( I am from the Philippines),however my divorce is not yet recognized in the ...
Hello. With regards to the divorce and the CENOMAR, the IND sent me a check list of documents last December and here is what they sent me; " A copy of a legalised marriage certificate, a certificate of registered partnership or a ... Read More
New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Netherlands forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hello my name is Hana. I am currently living in Japan, I am Japanese-Filipina and is hoping to move to the Netherlands soon. :) Read More
Registering a birth in the Netherlands by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Have you had to or are you going to register a birth in the Netherlands? What was the experience like? Who is required to register the birth, and where? Can it be either the mother or father? What documents are usually ...
I'm sorry but I don't know about the process :( Read More
Appeal of MVV by Waibo
I got a NO from ind coz my marriage certificate was not legalised. I have now decided to use a lawyer after a waiting of 3 months then got a rejection. Anyone who has had to appeal after a rejection from ind?
Hello. Congratulations for getting a positive advice! :) If you don't mind me asking, did you call IND if you have all the documents and if you are not lacking any documents for your application? I am also in the process of getting an MVV and ... 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 are still waiting for the MVV advice until now. The process started on 18th July and the deadline is 16th of October. Both the embassy and IND told us that the CENOMAR (certificate of no marriage) and my birth certificate doesn't need to ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences?
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 ... 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 ...
wow. good for you! :) submitted last july 18 and until now no result yet. 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 ...
Thank you Amal.v for answering. :( Yeah, it's just so frustrating to wait. How long did you have to wait for yours if you dont mind me asking? :) Read More
New members of the Japan forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Japan 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 i'm Hana, Japanese-Filipina living in yokohama :) 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 ...
Hello! I'm currently living in Japan as my family is based here. My boyfriend (dutch) and I applied for the MVV last July. The IND said to us even before i took the basisexamen that all i need is my birth certificate and CENOMAR from the ... Read More