MVV Collection is the step at which an approved applicant physically collects the Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf entry visa sticker from a Dutch embassy, consulate, or designated visa office. It follows a positive decision by the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (IND) on a combined MVV and residence permit application filed through the Toegang en Verblijf procedure.
The applicant must book the appointment and collect the sticker within three months of the IND approval letter. At the appointment, they provide biometric data, present the original passport, and pay any consular fee. The MVV sticker is placed directly in the passport and is generally valid for ninety days.
After collection, the applicant travels to the Netherlands, registers with the municipality, and collects the residence card from the IND. Missing the three-month deadline invalidates the approval, requiring a new application and restart of the procedure. Employers should track the deadline closely to avoid start-date disruptions.