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Moving Checklist for the Netherlands — from Kenya

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Moving from Kenya to the Netherlands is immigration-first for long stays: Kenyan nationals usually need a residence permit for stays longer than short visits, and many routes also use an MVV collected at the Dutch embassy in Nairobi per Netherlands Worldwide. Short-stay Schengen applications are submitted in person through VFS Global in Nairobi—separate from relocation. This checklist covers pre-move steps and handoff to arrival.

What often matters when moving from Kenya

  • MVV and residence permit with your sponsor when applicable (IND: often applied together from abroad)
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation on Kenyan documents when required
  • In-person VFS and embassy appointments in Nairobi

Document & logistics considerations

  • Netherlands Worldwide Kenya pages for Schengen vs MVV vs legalisation
  • Swahili translation when required; English documents often accepted without translation—verify per document

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