Medical Treatment Residence Permit
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- EUR 1,337
- Validity
- 1 year (renewable if medical need persists)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
This permit is for medical treatment that is medically necessary and not available in the applicant's home country. The applicant must provide evidence from a Dutch medical specialist confirming the treatment plan. Employment is NOT permitted with this residence permit. Dutch health insurance is required within 4 months of receiving a permanent residence permit.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals requiring medical treatment unavailable in their home country.
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Health
Must demonstrate that the specific medical treatment is vital and cannot be obtained in the country of origin for technical or medical reasons.
Required vaccinations: N/A - treatment-specific
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Financial
Must have sufficient financial means to cover all medical treatment costs and living expenses.
Minimum funds: Sufficient for treatment and living costs
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, insurance proof, sponsor guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient for medical treatment costs and living expenses
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Medical report from Dutch specialist detailing treatment and unavailability in home country; Validity months: 6
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Bank transfer; Amount: EUR 1,337
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Netherlands; Minimum coverage: Full medical treatment coverage
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain referral from home country doctor, secure acceptance from Dutch medical specialist, gather medical documentation proving treatment unavailability in home country.
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Online application
Submit residence permit application to the IND, either directly or through a legal representative.
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Fee payment
Pay IND application fee of EUR 1,337.
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Processing wait
IND processes the application. Can take up to 90 days.
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Visa collection
If applying from abroad, collect MVV from Dutch embassy/consulate.
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Biometrics
Provide biometrics at IND desk in the Netherlands.