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Before you leave for the Netherlands, make sure you understand the legal requirements to enter the country...
The legal requirements for a person to visit or stay in the Netherlands depend on their citizenship (EU or non-EU citizen), reason for entry into the country and intended duration of stay, income and in some cases age.
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (Immigratie en Naturalisatiedienst - IND) is responsible for all immigration and integration administration. The IND English-language website contains comprehensive information, downloadable forms for foreigners from all countries moving to the Netherlands
- Visit the IND website
All people over the age of 14 in the Netherlands must carry an identity document at all times.