Extending residence permit

mkqq

Member

Member since 01 July 2018

Eindhoven, North Brabant

mkqq

25 July 2018 14:15:50

mkqq

25 July 2018 14:15:50

Eindhoven, North Brabant

Hi all,

I have signed a contract with for a job in the Netherlands, it is an internal transfer within a global company. They were kind enough to offer me a Permanent Contract.

I will be a Highly Skilled Migrant. I am a NZ Citizen so to my understanding simply need a Residence Permit, which is valid for maximum of 5 years.

In this case would the company typically apply for the maximum 5 years on my behalf? When the 5 years is up, who decides if the Residence Permit is to be renewed?

Do I decide and apply myself? Or does the company decide?

If it's up to the company, then technically they can refuse if they don't want to keep me? Is this correct?

Many thanks

aneesh

Belgium expert

Member since 11 April 2010

Brussels

aneesh

25 July 2018 15:03:27

1990

aneesh

25 July 2018 15:03:27

1990

Brussels

Companies tend to apply for the 5 years card if they have a permanent contract with you.

At the end of the 5 years, if you are still employed, you go to the local office (geemente) and ask for an extension of your residence permit based on your continuing employment.

Company can terminate the contract with you anytime they want (of course, with valid reason and meeting the conditions in the contract)