Netherlands Worldwide

Residence permit lost, stolen or expired abroad. Choose where you are.

Is your residence permit for the Netherlands lost, stolen, or expired during your stay abroad? And do you need a visa to return to the Netherlands? In that case you should apply for a return visa. How you can apply for this visa depends on which country you are in.

Information:

Can you return to the Netherlands without a visa? Then you do not need an entry visa. However, you will need other documents. See what you need to travel to the Netherlands without a visa.
Are you not sure whether you need a visa to return to the Netherlands? Fill out the Visa Advisor.