Application for the Expatcenter's highly-skilled migrant procedure

How to apply (both non-MVV and MVV)

1. Download and complete the applicable IND form. (NB: There are 3 separate forms: highly-skilled migrant, spouse of a highly-skilled migrant, and child of a highly-skilled migrant).

2. Select the One-Stop or Two-Stop procedure on the appropriate application form. NB: With the Two-Stop procedure you will receive an early ‘beschikking’ (formal IND approval letter), allowing the highly skilled migrant to start working two weeks after their original application was received.

3. When you have completed the form in full, but have not yet signed the application for the residence permit, copy the form with the required documents (including the M46, if applicable). Please note: if the application includes a MVV, this form will need to be signed by the employer.

4. Select the option "Expatcenter Amsterdam" on the form.

5. Sign both copies and send all documents to:
   IND-loket kennis- en arbeidsmigratie
   PO Box 3022
   2280 GA Rijswijk

6. Check that the envelope contains the application and original records, along with a photocopy of all documents.

7. Affix an Expatcenter sticker on the envelope. This sticker will ensure your application will be processed via the Expatcenter Amsterdam.

8. The IND will send a confirmation letter once the completed application has been received. If your application is incomplete, it will be returned to you via post, along with a note indicating which items are missing and required for re-submission.

What happens next

The IND will send a copy of the completed application to the Expatcenter. The Expatcenter will then contact you to make an appointment for the highly skilled migrant, and if applicable, his or her family members. The appointment will be planned in four weeks time, and will last approximately 45 minutes.

You will receive a confirmation letter from the Expatcenter for the appointment, which should be given to the highly-skilled migrant.

Non-MVV migrants: You will be notified by the IND once a decision on the application has been made.

Migrants needing an MVV: When the IND has made a decision regarding the MVV application, notification will be sent to you and to the relevant embassy. You will also receive a letter informing you that the migrant can pick up an MVV sticker at the Dutch embassy. The IND will then make a decision on the application for a residence permit, and will send this notification to you as well.

The Expatcenter appointment

For his or her appointment at the Expatcenter, the highly-skilled migrant (and possible family members) must bring the appointment confirmation letter and all required documents (these depend on the application and are mentioned on the application form).

At the appointment, the highly-skilled migrant (and family members) will be registered with the municipality (GBA) and will receive his or her residence permit. In addition, the employee will have the opportunity to ask Expatcenter employees any other questions they may have on living in Amsterdam.

Within three days of registering with the GBA, the employee will receive their public service number (BSN) via post to the GBA-address.