Migration law  in this day and age.

To obtain a residence permit in the Netherlands, you must apply to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). Depending on your situation (work, study, family reunification, etc.), there are different types of residence permit. If you are from outside the EU, you will often first need to apply for a temporary residence permit (MVV), which is a special visa to enter the Netherlands.

1. Special conditions apply to an MVV application for family reunification:
   The person who wants to come to the Netherlands usually has to take a basic integration test at the Dutch embassy or consulate in the country of origin.
2. Both the sponsor (the person already living in the Netherlands) and the partner or spouse must be at least 21 years old. Children must be minors at the time of application.
3. The sponsor must prove that he or she has a sufficient and stable income to support the family members without relying on public resources such as income support.

For further information see Conditions MVV | Family reunification (mvv-family-reunification.nl)

If your application for a residence permit has been rejected, you have four weeks to lodge an appeal with the IND. This period starts on the date the refusal was sent. It is important that the appeal is received by the IND within this period, otherwise it cannot be considered. The appeal must be in writing and it is recommended that you send it by post as well as by fax. The latter will give you proof of receipt, which may be necessary if the appeal is submitted on the last day of the period.

In the notice of appeal, you must state why you disagree with the decision. If you do not have all the necessary documents or arguments at this stage, you can file a 'pro forma' appeal. This means that you complete the grounds of appeal later. The IND will give you extra time to do this.

If you cannot wait for the opposition to be filed in the Netherlands, you can also apply to the court for an interim injunction. You must make this application quickly, often within 24 hours of the rejection, depending on the nature of the decision.

If the IND rejects your objection, you can appeal to the court. The court will then consider whether the IND followed the correct procedure and legal requirements.

Various residence documents are available for entrepreneurs who want to come to the Netherlands:

1. Residence permit independent entrepreneur

This residence document is intended for entrepreneurs who want to set up their own business or already have a business and want to expand it to the Netherlands. One of the main requirements is that the entrepreneur must demonstrate that the business adds value to the Dutch economy. The assessment is done using a point system, where points are awarded based on your experience, the business plan and the economic importance of the business for the Netherlands.

2. Residence permit startup

This residence document is specially designed for entrepreneurs who want to set up a startup in the Netherlands. To qualify, you must work with a recognised facilitator. This is an organisation that guides you in setting up your business, for example by helping you with funding, networking and the operational side of your business. Innovation is central to this scheme, meaning that your startup must be innovative and can contribute to the Dutch economy or technological progress.

3. Visa short stay business visit

A short stay business visit visa (Schengen visa) is a permit that allows non-EU citizens to stay in the Netherlands or other Schengen countries for business purposes for up to a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. The visa is intended for people who want to travel to the Schengen area for business trips such as meetings, conferences or negotiations.