Lollyappelo
South African looking for information about Netherlands
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Registration: 30 March 2021
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Can I travel to the UK on my NL residence permit? by GuestPoster239
Hi all I was granted the 5 year residence permit to live with my Dutch partner in The Netherlands. As I have my South African passport but also have my residence permit, do I have to apply for a holiday visa for us to visit friends in the UK? Am ...
Yes, as a South African passport holder with a Dutch residence permit, you need a visa to enter the UK. You have to apply through TLScontact in Amsterdam or The Hague. The latter is a VIP centre, and you pay a serious premium. When I applied last ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
I was advised not travel to travel to the Netherlands while waiting for my MVV. Read More
Teaching, Visa Facilitation, Real Estate, expat children by ElzannevanderWal
Good DayWe are base in South-Africs but looking to move to the Netherlands in 2023. My husband and children (5 and 7) have dual passports. As far as I understand I can apply for a visa facilitation and when we get there, I can apply for a residence ...
Dear ElzanneIs your husband a citizen of another EU country, or is he Dutch? The family of a Dutch citizen living in the Netherlands does not have the benefit of visa facilitation.If he is a dual Dutch/South African citizen you will have to apply ... Read More
Legalising a Zambian Birth Certificate by Paglaom
I was born in Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, in 1959. I have both my original baptismal certificate and a birth certificate. As part of the process of moving to Europe, I have been asked to get my birth certificate legalised. As far as I can tell I ...
I was fortunate in that my brother travelled to Zambia on holiday. He took my Northern Rhodesian birth certificate to the Department of Home Affairs. My new Zambian birth certificate was issued within about 10 days. No errors in the document. The ... Read More
BSN registration and Residence Permit linkage by RParty
Dear AllMy spouse recently moved to the Netherlands on a dependent visa. We started the formality of BSN registration and getting the residence permit card. At the Gemeente, the BSN registration could not be completed as we are yet to receive ...
You will need the MVV sticker/residence permit AND your birth certificate (legalised or apostille). Read More
BSN registration and Residence Permit linkage by RParty
Dear AllMy spouse recently moved to the Netherlands on a dependent visa. We started the formality of BSN registration and getting the residence permit card. At the Gemeente, the BSN registration could not be completed as we are yet to receive ...
@CarinCan Hi Carin. Were you able to book at appointment online? I have been holding on for an agent for about 15 minutes! When is your appointment? Regards, Lee Anne Read More
Legalising a Zambian Birth Certificate by Paglaom
I was born in Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, in 1959. I have both my original baptismal certificate and a birth certificate. As part of the process of moving to Europe, I have been asked to get my birth certificate legalised. As far as I can tell I ...
I was born in Kitwe, Northern Rhodesia in 1961 of South African parents and now live in South Africa. I am married to a dual Dutch/South African and we plan on living in the Netherlands for a year. Should I wish to apply for Dutch citizenship I need ... Read More
Legalising a Zambian Birth Certificate by Paglaom
I was born in Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, in 1959. I have both my original baptismal certificate and a birth certificate. As part of the process of moving to Europe, I have been asked to get my birth certificate legalised. As far as I can tell I ...
Were you able to find out how to legalise your Northern Rhodesian birth certificate? Can it be done via a Zambian embassy or high commission? Read More