Proof of sponsorship and/or lodging provision

• The person who invites someone is responsible for any costs or debts that the visitor incurs in the Netherlands (and their partner if you are married or in a registered partnership).
• Download the form ' Proof of guarantee and/or private accommodation' from the government website ' and fill it in.
• Make an appointment online for a legalization of a signature (see 'Make an appointment').
• Please bring the completed form and a valid ID to your appointment.
• You sign in the presence of the official.
• Are you married or in a registered partnership? Then you both need to come to the counter to sign the form.

• The person you invite must have enough money themselves. The Dutch Embassy or Consulate checks this.
• Download the form ' Proof of guarantee and/or private accommodation' from the government website ' and fill it in.
• Make an appointment online for a legalization of a signature (see 'Make an appointment').
• Bring the completed form and a valid ID to your appointment.
• You sign in the presence of the official.
• Are you a guarantor for the provision of accommodation? Then 1 signature is sufficient.

Appointment for legalization of signature/guarantee declaration

Change or delete appointment?

Once you have made an appointment you will receive a confirmation e-mail. This e-mail also contains a link that allows you to change or delete your appointment.

Are you changing your appointment? Please remember to delete your other appointment!

Do you no longer have the e-mail? Call 14 079. A staff member can change or delete the appointment for you.

You pay the costs during the appointment. At the counter you can only pay by debit card or exact change.

The municipality will legalize your signature immediately. You will then receive the form back immediately.

• Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND)
• Visa for the Netherlands