Dutch Citizenship

[jilly cooper]

Is it true that you can qualify for naturalisation in The Netherlands via student visa so long as it is 5 years and uninterrupted?


Thanks in advance.

[sakura]

Is it true that you can qualify for naturalisation in The Netherlands via student visa so long as it is 5 years and uninterrupted?


Thanks in advance.

I do not think so, from my research, but it's best to ask here.

[jilly cooper]

thank you for the link. i have read it and clearly, the application was late. according to the ind website, a permanent residency will be rejected if it is late.

When are you eligible for naturalisation?
In all cases you must always have had a valid residence permit. In addition, you must meet all the conditions below.

You are of full age.
You have lived in the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles or Aruba for an uninterrupted period of 5 years with a valid residence permit. This also means you have always extended your residence permit on time. There are a number of exceptions to this rule ( see 5-year term).
You are sufficiently integrated in Dutch society and are able to read, write, speak and understand Dutch. You must prove this by taking a civic integration examination. If you successfully complete a civic integration course (at A2-level) or attain another diploma you will be eligible for an exemption.
In the last four years you have not been subject to a custodial sentence, training order, community service order or large financial penalty.
You are prepared to renounce your current nationality. If you do not renounce your current nationality even though you are supposed to, your Dutch citizenship may be withdrawn. There are a number of exceptions (see exceptions) to this rule. Click here to see which rules apply in your country in respect of renouncing your nationality.
You have a residence permit for a non-temporary purpose, such as family reunification.


having said that, does it mean that someone can qualify for naturalisation via student visa but renewal should always be on time and not late?


jilly cooper

Is it true that you can qualify for naturalisation in The Netherlands via student visa so long as it is 5 years and uninterrupted?


Thanks in advance.

I do not think so, from my research, but it's best to ask here.

[fysicus]

jilly cooper,

the relevant information can be found in this brochure: http://www.ind.nl/nl/Images/Ned_worden_ ... m5-574.pdf
The essential point for you is:

You have a residence permit for a non-temporary purpose, such as family reunification.

Being a student (on a student visa) is regarded as a temporary purpose, and does not make you eligible for Dutch citizenship. At the time of application you need to have a rp for a non-temporary purpose, and have resided legally in the Netherlands for at least five years. It is allowed however, that during this time you had a rp for a temporary purpose, but it has to be changed to a non-temporary purpose before you can apply.
Residing legally means that on every single day of those five years you were in possession of a valid residence permit, which is of course only possible if you always renew it on time.

[jilly cooper]

Thank you. That is much more straight forward and clear. A student visa can be counted as a temporary residence permit which does not qualify you for dutch naturalisation. However, if this temporary visa will be changed into a permanent residence for the purpose of employment then, the student visa (which is the temporary residence permit) can then be counted towards the 5 years.

Is this correct?

Danke du.

jilly cooper,

the relevant information can be found in this brochure: http://www.ind.nl/nl/Images/Ned_worden_ ... m5-574.pdf
The essential point for you is:

You have a residence permit for a non-temporary purpose, such as family reunification.

Being a student (on a student visa) is regarded as a temporary purpose, and does not make you eligible for Dutch citizenship. At the time of application you need to have a rp for a non-temporary purpose, and have resided legally in the Netherlands for at least five years. It is allowed however, that during this time you had a rp for a temporary purpose, but it has to be changed to a non-temporary purpose before you can apply.
Residing legally means that on every single day of those five years you were in possession of a valid residence permit, which is of course only possible if you always renew it on time.

[fysicus]

yes,

that is also my understanding from the information on the IND website. It might be useful however, to verify this by enquiring with the gemeente or IND directly