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

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.

Need assistance?

Contact Dilara!

Testimonials
Be in Good Company. Our clients appreciate our excellent and client-oriented service.
I came to Sander with an extremely urgent and complicated immigration case. I was only days away from losing my right to work, which would have put my job at risk and could ultimately have meant having to leave the Netherlands, where I have...
10
Irem Telci
25 September 2026
Working with Sander Groen / Kroes Advocaten was the best decision we made during our immigration process. From day one, they proved to be extremely professional, deeply knowledgeable, and completely on top of every deadline.What truly sets them...
10
Maria Alejandra Leone
23 September 2026
I cannot thank [Agata and the all company but Agata] enough for her outstanding support throughout our case. She is truly one of the best lawyers you could ever work with. Her dedication, brilliant expertise, and hard work are second to none....
10
Andreas
23 September 2026
Inge at Kroes Advocaten was instrumental in filing my application for citizenship through the option procedure and seeing the process through to the very end! In comparison to another "highly rated" immigration lawyer I used to work with, Kroes...
10
Nick
23 September 2026
I had an excellent experience with Kroes Advocaten during my Dutch residence permit application process. I would particularly like to thank Sander for his professionalism, responsiveness and practical guidance throughout the process....
10
Kristina
22 September 2026
Kroes Advocaten assisted in obtaining a work permit/sports visa for my son - aged 22.
10
Mark
22 September 2026
We were very pleased with the results and the process. After searching online for a law firm to help us obtain a visa, we found Kroes, and we are so glad we did. They were able to guide us through the process and were very knowledgeable and...
10
Denisse
21 September 2026
Navigating the immigration process can be really stressful, but working with Sander Groen made a huge difference. From the very beginning, he was clear about what to expect, explained potential outcomes, and guided us through every step. He was...
10
Irmak
18 September 2026
We are highly satisfied with the service we received throughout the entire process and had a very positive experience with Esther. From beginning to end, the information and guidance provided were always clear, precise, and reassuring, which...
10
Chuhan
18 September 2026
Need assistance with the MVV visa application?

Need assistance with the MVV visa application?

Prefer a telephone answer?

Open contact form Contact form