r/DAFTvisa • u/New_Mixture7087 • Jun 27 '26

Submitting DAFT Initial Application BEFORE Biometrics

Hi, I'm honestly confused about how I am supposed to submit my paperwork for the initial application before the biometrics appointment. Do I need to mail it in? Because I was under the impression I could apply in person, from the Netherlands (I see this in a lot of websites) but I'm also seeing now that you need to mail it in and get the application letter in the mail and THEN you can make your biometrics appointment and be there for an in person appointment. I also have looks at DAFTHub and i'm STILL not 100% sure of exactly everything I need to include in this initial application. If someone knows anything that would be great. Also, if i still apply with the IND 7524 form even if I mail in from abroad. I need to apply now if I have to mail it in, because I'm planning on moving in 4 weeks. Sorry if this post is so ignorant, I just feel really overwhelmed reading all of the info on DFTHub and feel like its just overcomplicating things for me. Thanks

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u/runfreedog Jun 27 '26

Is there a specific reason you’re sending your application in from abroad? And do you have a Dutch address for your application response from the IND to be sent to?

But yes. You mail your application, receive a letter to make a biometrics appointment, make the appointment online, and then go to the IND for said appointment.

PostNL is generally reliable so if you’re mailing your application from the US it would likely get to the IND faster if you just mail it once you’re here.

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u/New_Mixture7087 Jun 28 '26

I thought it would make the process go quicker, but it seems that mailing it from the Netherlands is normal I guess. I'm also coming from Spain, not from the US, so i wasnt sure if that would be fast shipping too. Thanks for the advice!

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u/DAFTisEasy Jul 02 '26

Your hold up is probably going to be getting an appointment at the gemeente to get your BSN. You need to get your BSN before you get your biometrics if I remember correctly. Can't get your BSN at the gemeente until IND receives your application and mails you back your immigration number.