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Netherlands Section 64 suspension of departure on medical grounds

5 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary suspension-of-departure mechanism for a person without residence rights who cannot safely leave because of health, pregnancy, TB or inpatient treatment.

Route type
Medical treatment
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
1
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

1 requirement quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Prior immigration or residence statusYou do not have a right of residency... and because of that you are forced to leave.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsIf granted... you do not have to leave temporarily... residence endorsement sticker proves the suspension.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisA positive decision postpones departure for as long as travel is medically impossible, up to one year; it is not a residence permit.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationYou are not able to travel due to your health... pregnant... receive treatment for tuberculosis... admitted to a hospital or clinic.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe maximum period of the suspension is 1 year.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Netherlands?
The official source states: Temporary suspension-of-departure mechanism for a person without residence rights who cannot safely leave because of health, pregnancy, TB or inpatient treatment.

Every answer is quoted from the official ind.nl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 5 points against the official source; 5 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ind.nlLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Netherlands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other medical treatment routes to Netherlands

3 other medical treatment routes to Netherlands.

Residence permit — Surinamese medical-visa holder after six monthsResidence permit — medical treatment after one year of Section 64 suspensionResidence permit — necessary medical treatment in the Netherlands
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Medical treatment routes in other countries

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