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Netherlands: MVV entry visa and residence permit (long stay in the Netherlands) in Australia

  • Appointment Required
  • Checked 24 October 2026

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

The MVV is the provisional residence sticker for long stays in the Netherlands. In Australia, appointments are with the Sydney consulate-general, and only when the Dutch immigration authority's approval letter says the applicant may apply there.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate-General in Sydney.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of the Netherlands.

How to apply

Book online with the consulate-general | bring the immigration authority approval letter | pay the fee

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

Good to know

Fee list is the Australia 2026 list (page last modified 26 May 2026); amounts are in EUR, converted at the exchange rate on payment day. Sydney takes cards/Eftpos only (no cash); Canberra takes cash AUD only. MVV processing time is on a separate page not found; the MVV overview page (last modified 20 December 2024) lists no requirements beyond the immigration authority approval letter.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Netherlands's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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