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🇳🇱 Netherlands

Netherlands Work Visa: requirements and how to apply

One of Europes fastest corporate immigration procedures with no labor market test required.

Official Netherlands work visa page

Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)

One of Europes fastest corporate immigration procedures with no labor market test required.

Typical duration
Duration of contract (up to 5 years)
Path to permanent residency
Permanent residency or Dutch citizenship after 5 continuous years

Main requirements

  • Contract with IND recognized sponsor
  • Salary above monthly threshold

Official page

Documents usually needed for Netherlands

  • Job offer with an IND-recognized sponsor employer (Erkend Referent)
  • Monthly gross salary meeting the IND Highly Skilled Migrant threshold (based on age and status)
  • Civic integration exam (Inburgeringsexamen) required later for permanent residence or naturalization
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Recognized Sponsor Application with IND

    The registered Dutch employer submits the digital application directly to the IND.

    2 - 4 weeks

  2. 2

    MVV Entry Visa & BSN Number

    Collect MVV entry sticker at the Dutch embassy, travel to the Netherlands, and register at the Gemeente for a BSN.

    1 - 2 weeks

  3. 3

    Collect IND Residence Document

    Pick up physical biometric residence card at an IND desk.

    1 - 2 weeks post-arrival

More about moving to Netherlands

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Netherlands. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) on the official website before applying.