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  1. What if my application is incomplete?

    Procedure for incomplete applications: You will be informed about the missing documents or data when submitting an application at ...

    Frequently asked questions

  2. I'm Dutch, why do I need all these documents?

    Dutch citizens, not island children therefore, are subject to the provisions of the Wet Toelating en Uitzetting BES. Applications ...

    Frequently asked questions

  3. Why can’t the permits be in English?

    The law and official language of the Rijksdienst is Dutch. Because the islands are trilingual, we are working hard to make the ...

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  4. May I work before I have my work permit?

    According to the Wet Arbeid vreemdelingen BES, a person of foreign nationality cannot work as long as the employer has no work ...

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  5. What is the next step once I have my residence permit?

    When you have your permit, you can contact the Civil Affairs department for registration and your ID card (Sedula). Once you have ...

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  6. Why do I have to hand in all these documents?

    All requested documents are required to review your application against the legal requirements and conditions. With each ...

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  7. Do I have to make an appointment to submit an application?

    In order to submit an application, you need to schedule an appointment (on time) during the opening hours of the branch office on ...

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  8. Will I get my money back if an application is rejected?

    No fees will be refunded in case of rejection because we have reviewed the application against all legal conditions and ...

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  9. Why do I have to wait for the MVV application abroad?

    The MVV application must be dealt with abroad because after examination and verification of all documents you must be physically ...

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  10. How long will it take before my permit is ready?

    The statutory term is six months but the IND Caribbean Netherlands seeks to complete the permit in three months.

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