Formalities for visitors from abroad

If you have visitors from abroad coming to stay with you in the Netherlands for a short stay (up to 90 days), they may need to make certain arrangements in order to comply with formalities. For example, they may need a visa, a guarantee of accommodation, and/or sponsorship.

Handy Dutch words and phrases

  • bewijs van garantstelling - proof of sponsorship
  • bewijs van particuliere logiesverstrekking - proof of private accommodation
  • formulier - form
  • handtekening - signature
  • IND - Immigratie en Naturalisatiedienst - Immigration and Naturalisation Service

 

More handy Dutch words and phrases

The actual requirements vary according to the visitor’s individual circumstances. You can find out more about the requirements and various processes using the websites listed below. 

Note that the form/s need to be completed for each individual visitor, and that the same form is used for both sponsorship and/or guarantee of accommodation (Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation - Bewijs van garantstelling en/of particuliere logiesverstrekking). This form also has to be notarized by a municipality.
 

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