Fixed-term residence permits; residence and nationality

This table shows the number of fixed-term residence permits issued (residence permits granted for the first time). The permits shall be distinguished according to the ground for residence on which the permits were granted and the nationality of the persons concerned. The table includes both asylum permits and regular residence permits. Regular permits are granted to non-Dutch nationals who, for example, come to work, to study or in connection with family reunification or family formation. Children of non-Dutch nationals born in the Netherlands who are not Dutch nationals also need a residence permit. From 1 April 2014, the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) will also issue single permits for residence and labour. These have been included in this table from the year 2014. For all licences listed in the table, they are valid for 3 months or more. Data available from: 2008. Status of the figures: The figures up to 2019 are final and the figures for 2020 are provisional. Changes as of March 2022: The figures for the residence permits of people of Ukrainian nationality have been added. When will there be new figures? The 2021 figures will be available in June 2022.