The Verblijfsvergunning Regulier (VVR) is the standard Dutch residence permit granted under the Vreemdelingenwet 2000 for non-asylum purposes. It is issued by the Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (IND) to non-EU nationals who intend to stay in the Netherlands for more than ninety days on grounds such as employment, study, family reunification, or medical treatment.
The VVR is issued either for a fixed term (bepaalde tijd), usually matching the underlying purpose up to five years, or for an indefinite term (onbepaalde tijd) once the holder meets integration and residence-duration requirements. Each VVR specifies the purpose of stay, which determines work rights, study rights, and renewal conditions.
For most applicants from visa-required countries, the VVR is requested together with an MVV through the Toegang en Verblijf procedure. Holders receive a biometric residence card and must notify the IND of changes such as address, employer, or marital status.