**I applied for my DAFT Visa Renewal in May 2020. I have just received my new DAFT Visa extension on August 6, 2020!**
Renewing your DAFT visa is easy. After 2 years it is set to expire and you must submit an application to the IND to have your DAFT Visa renewed. If your visa is successfully renewed, it is good for an additional 5 years.
When can I renew my DAFT Visa?
3 months prior to the expiration date of your DAFT Visa, you are eligible to apply for an extension. You may not apply any earlier, or the IND will not look at it.
How Long Will my Visa be Renewed For?
After your DAFT Visa renewal application is accepted, your visa will be extended for another 5 years.
What Do I Need to Renew my DAFT Visa?
1) An extract of your Official Registration with the KVK.
2) A Balance sheet certified by an accountant stating that you have maintained the €4500 invested in your business bank account.
*I used my personal tax advisor to do this. I HIGHLY recommend that you have your own personal tax advisor when you are on the DAFT Visa. Read my reasons why and get the contact details of my outstanding tax advisor below*
How Can I Renew my DAFT Visa?
You can renew online or send in your paper application via post.
When Can I Expect a Decision on my DAFT Visa Renewal?
I submitted my application on May 14th and received my decision in the mail on August 2nd. this was during Corona time so it may have been slower than normal.
I have heard from others who have applied that they received a decision from the IND approximately 2 months after they have completed the application.
Cost
The cost to renew the DAFT visa is currently €290. This changes occasionally and you can find the most updated cost here: https://ind.nl/en/Pages/Permit-extension.aspx
The section you are looking for is titled “Application for extension of residence permit for work-related purposes of residence (foreign national)”