Sponsoring a visitor from abroad

Sometimes, when you have visitors from abroad, you may need a sponsorship or private accommodation declaration. Fill out the application form provided by the IND, which you find below. Take this form to the municipality to have it signed (authenticated). Make an appointment for this.

You can fill in the form Proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation of the IND (the form comes with an English translation). If you have a partner, both of you need to sign the sponsorship. 

Make an appointment (in Dutch) Select option "Garantverklaring".

Description

Your visitors will need a sponsorship or a private accommodation endorsement when applying for a visa.By providing a sponsorship, you ensure that your guests will not encounter problems if they are unable to afford the costs of staying in the Netherlands. For example, if your guests no longer have access to their funds. In this case, you and your guests are jointly responsible for the costs.

If your foreign visitors are staying in your home, you will need a private accommodation declaration.

Conditions

The requirements for applying for a sponsorship and a private accommodation declaration include:

  • Your visitors are coming to the Netherlands for a short stay (no longer than 3 months).
  • Your visitors need to apply for a visa.
Costs

The authentication costs €13.35 per signature (rate for 2025). 

Duration

The sponsorship is valid for a stay of up to 3 months in the Netherlands.

Procedure

Here is how you can apply for a sponsorship or a private accommodation declaration:

Bring with you:

  • The completed form from the IND
  • Your valid ID
  • Sign the form in the presence of a municipal officer.
  • Pay for the legalization of your signature.
  • The signing of the sponsorship will be completed while you wait.

If you have a partner, they must also sign the sponsorship at the municipality.

Additional information