Watch this video to find out why you can apply for Settlement permit before all the requirements have been met. The effort required to obtain the Settlement permit is enormous.

The immigration authorities often communicate that it makes no sense to apply for Settlement permit without all the requirements. What the authorities do not mention, however, is the time it takes to process an Settlement permit . This fact is very important and makes it clear why you can apply for the Settlement permit even if only some of the requirements are met.

If one or two requirements are missing, this is not a reason for you not to apply for Settlement permit . It takes a very long time for the authorities to even look at your application. During this time, you can fulfill the requirements and complete your application and your application will then be complete, even though not all requirements were originally fulfilled.

The Foreigners' office has to check countless documents. As the examination procedure takes around 12 weeks, even with a lawyer, it makes sense to submit the application even if not all requirements have been met.