Foreign nationals, who intend to stay in the Netherlands for a period longer than three months should apply for an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV). 

Please visit the  website of the Immigration and Naturalisation department (IND) of the Ministry of Justice for all relevant procedures.

Civic Integration Examination abroad introduced on 15 March 2006

As of 15 March 2006, migrants wishing to settle in the Netherlands for, in particular, the purposes of marrying or forming a relationship will be required to take the civic integration examination abroad.

For more information, please visit the  website of Immigration and Naturalisation Department (IND) and go to 'Civic Integration Examination abroad', or go to 'Civic Integration Examination'.