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Every year we are in the top 3 of the best law firms in the Netherlands in the field of client satisfaction.

Provisional Residence Permit (MVV)

An MVV is a visa for stays in the Netherlands lasting longer than three months.

Foreigners intending to reside in the Netherlands need to arrive with a valid MVV in their passport. Without a valid MVV a residence permit cannot be requested.

Exceptions to the MVV requirement are citizens of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and United Kingdom. Furthermore, citizens of the European Union, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway and Lichtenstein are also exempted from this requirement.

TEV-procedure

Foreigners who need the MVV visa can use the Admission and Residence Procedure (TEV). This TEV-procedure is a procedure by which no longer two separate applications for the MVV and the residence permit has to be submitted. Once the MVV visa has been issued under the TEV-procedure, the residence permit will be automatically granted. The sponsor in the Netherlands can submit the MVV visa and residence permit application for the foreigner in the Netherlands.

When being applied for, the purpose of the MVV needs to be included in the application. The residence permit can only be granted for the purpose for which MVV was granted.

A fast and successful MVV visa application procedure stands or falls with a complete application. We are happy to help you apply for the MVV visa and residence permit.

A residence permit and MVV visa are quickly arranged by us and at a competitive rate. Kroes Advocaten has excellent contacts at the IND.

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Testimonials
Be in Good Company. Our clients appreciate our excellent and client-oriented service.
Florent and her team were beyond helpful with our case. It was a complicated situation and theu navigated it with ease.
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Geoff
17 October 2025
Pieter assisted me throughout the immigration process for obtaining a residence permit in the Netherlands through marriage to an EU citizen. Throughout the process, Pieter handled every stage with great expertise, always being very attentive...
10
Thiago
17 October 2025
Advocaat Esther Wolthuis heeft ons super goed geholpen bij de naturalisatieaanvraag van mijn man. Dankzij haar snelle handelen en deskundigheid, kregen wij ontzettend snel bericht met de goedkeuring. Wij raden Kroes Advocaten zeker aan en zijn...
10
Vivian Bohorquez
15 October 2025
I had an excellent experience working with Sander Groen on my residence permit. From the very beginning, he was professional, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable about every step of the process. Sander made what could have been a stressful...
9
Omer Aviv
15 October 2025
My experience with Kroes Advocaten for my residence permit application was excellent. From the very beginning, my lawyer provided clear, thorough guidance and answered all my questions promptly. The process was well-organized, and I always felt...
10
Thomas
14 October 2025
My husband was offered a return to Holland for a second international post and his company recommended Kroes Advocaten to assist in obtaining residency status for me. We started the process prior to leaving the U.S. and had the distinct...
10
Mark
14 October 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Inge for my application for Dutch citizenship by descent, as well as the subsequent Dutch passport application. From start to finish, she provided exceptional service, marked by clear communication, timely...
10
Graham
10 October 2025
Our lawyer was extremely involved and always available to answer questions. He proposed a solution that significantly accelerated my partner’s relocation to the Netherlands — by months — which was both unexpected and very much...
10
Maksim
10 October 2025
I am extremely satisfied with the legal support and professionalism of Jelle. Throughout the entire process, he demonstrated great expertise, clear communication, and genuine dedication to achieving the best possible outcome. His guidance made...
10
Pakize Ozdemir
8 October 2025
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