First 90 Days Planner for the Netherlands — from Brazil

What this tool helps you do

Map the first 90 days after a move from Brazil: DigiD, GP, utilities, routines, and follow-ups that tend to stall if you leave them unstructured.

Visa & stay pathway differences

• Brazil is a non-EU origin for most relocators: long-stay plans usually depend on a recognised residence-permit route (and MVV when IND/Netherlands Worldwide say it applies). Confirm the route before locking flights or shipping.
• Brazilian nationals are not EU citizens: long stays require a Dutch residence permit for a recognised purpose, and an MVV entry visa is typically required in addition (Brazilians are generally not on the MVV-exempt list—confirm on the IND).
• Short tourism or business visits of up to 90 days in the Schengen area often do not require a visa for Brazilian passport holders; that is separate from moving for work or study.
• Route awareness commonly listed for Brazil: Highly skilled migrant and other sponsored employment; Study with a Dutch institution as sponsor; Partner and family routes with relationship evidence; Startup or self-employment where conditions are met.

What often matters when moving from Brazil

• DigiD and healthcare
• Transport and housing
• Confirm residence-permit route (and MVV if required) before irreversible travel or shipping
• Often-discussed route awareness: Highly skilled migrant and other sponsored employment
• Long-haul logistics: temporary housing and document buffers matter more than for short hops
• Brazil uses the Hague Apostille Convention: many Brazilian public documents are legalised with an apostille issued through the competent Brazilian authorities (often via cartório and CNJ where applicable)—not the same workflow as EU mutual recognition.

Document & logistics considerations

• Brazil uses the Hague Apostille Convention: many Brazilian public documents are legalised with an apostille issued through the competent Brazilian authorities (often via cartório and CNJ where applicable)—not the same workflow as EU mutual recognition.
• Dutch authorities may require sworn translations into Dutch or English for civil and educational records.
• Start civil record requests early; notarial copies and apostilles can add weeks.
• Starter records to gather early: Valid Brazilian passport, Birth certificate and civil status documents when relevant, Police certificates or medical checks only if your permit route requires them, Educational diplomas and professional references for work or study routes, Sponsor letters, employment contract, or admission as required

Transfer, travel & timing

• Typical journey time from Brazil: 11–13 hours (e.g. São Paulo–Amsterdam)
• Long-haul from major Brazilian hubs; connections and seasonality affect pricing.
• Many long-stay procedures route document submission and MVV collection through the Dutch mission network in Brazil—confirm current steps on Netherlands Worldwide.
• Brazil-to-Netherlands moves often use sea freight for household goods with several weeks of transit, sometimes combined with air freight for essentials. Temporary furnished housing in the Netherlands is common while shipments clear.
• Align shipment dates with MVV validity and lease start.

Official references

• INDOfficial immigration and residence permit information.
• Netherlands WorldwideSchengen and MVV application details for applicants in Brazil.

General orientation only—confirm current requirements with the issuing authority. Requirements vary by document and route.