Fast-Track Your Temporary Residence Permit Application as a Recognised Sponsor in the Netherlands
If you are recognised as a sponsor by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), you can use the accelerated procedure to apply for someone’s change of purpose of stay or an extension of their current residence permit. This means that the IND will aim to make a decision on the application within two weeks. Recognisedsponsorship Netherlands IND is only available to certain sponsors, such as: - Recognised organisations; - Educational institutions; - Scientific research institutes; and - Government agencies. If you are unsure whether you qualify as a recognised sponsor, you can check with the IND. To use the accelerated procedure, you must submit specific documentation along with the application for a change of purpose of stay or extension. This includes a Recognised Sponsor Declaration, which you can download from the IND website. If you are applying for an extension of a residence permit, you must also submit a statement from the recognised sponsor confirmi