Formalities for EU / EEA / Swiss citizens

If you come from the EU / EEA / Switzerland, you do not need a visa, residence permit or work permit to live and work in the Netherlands. You do, however, need a valid travel document (passport or ID card) issued by an EU or EEA country or Switzerland.

Handy Dutch words and phrases

  • burger - citizen
  • nummer - number
  • visum - visa
  • overheid - government

For more information

  • Information on residence permits for partners from the IND

  • Information on when you need to register with the IND (as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen)