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We have resumed collecting waste. The recycling stations are open again. For more information, visit almere.nl/sneeuw.

Proof of Sponsorship and/or private accommodation

Is someone from abroad coming to stay with you, who will need a visa for the Netherlands? Sometimes private accommodation and/or sponsorship is required for the person who is coming to stay with you. Make an appointment to apply for private accommodation and/or sponsorship.

When should you request this?

  • Sponsorship means you are prepared to be a financial guarantor for someone. Your partner will also be financially responsible if you are married or have entered into a registered partnership.
  • You are an accommodation provider if you make your house available for someone to stay, for example for a family visit. 
  • The civil servant will check whether your signature is authentic during your appointment. Please visit the National Government’s website (Dutch only) for more information.

What to bring along:

  • A valid proof of identification for all people attending the appointment.
  • Are you only providing accommodation for someone from abroad? Then you can attend on your own. Are you married, or have you entered a registered partnership and are you attending an appointment for a sponsorship? Then bring your partner along, too.
  • A completed form of proof of sponsorship and/or accommodation provided by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service. You can enter 1 person per form.
  • The completed sign must not be signed. You will sign the form during your appointment when a civil servant is present.
  • Is the sponsor a different person than the accommodation provider? Then you will need to fill in 2 separate forms.
  • A debit card. You will pay the costs at your appointment.