What is the DAFT Visa?
The DAFT Visa is a special residence permit available only to U.S. citizens, thanks to the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty signed in 1956. It allows Americans to live and work in the Netherlands as self-employed entrepreneurs with fewer bureaucratic hurdles compared to other visa types.
Key Requirements
To qualify for the DAFT Visa, you need to meet specific...
Why the Netherlands is Ideal for Family Reunification?
When families are separated by borders, the dream of living together again often feels out of reach. But in the Netherlands, family reunification isn’t just a possibility—it’s a well-supported legal pathway. At INLS, we’ve guided countless families through the process, and time after time, the Netherlands proves...
Who Are “Economically Inactive” Residents?
Economically Inactive Long-Term EU Residents are those who are not employed or self-employed. This category often includes:
Students
Retirees
Family members who don’t work
Individuals living off savings or other income sources
Your Rights Under EU Law
Thanks to the EU’s principle of free movement,...
What is Verification Against EU Law?
Verification against EU law is the process by which the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) checks whether your right to reside in the Netherlands is guaranteed under EU treaties and directives. It applies mainly to:
EU/EEA citizens exercising free movement rights.
Family members of EU citizens (including non-EU nationals)....
What is the Chavez Visa?
The Chavez Visa is based on the Chavez-Vilchez judgment (2017), which confirmed that EU citizen children must be allowed to enjoy their rights within the EU. This means that a non-EU parent responsible for the care of a Dutch or EU child may be granted a residence permit—ensuring that the child is not forced to leave the EU.
Who is Eligible?
You may qualify...
English
Arabic
French
Spanish
Portuguese
Deutsch
Turkish
Dutch
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Russian
Romaian
Portuguese (Brazil)
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