Immigration
Temporary residence permit
Foreign nationals, wishing to stay in the Netherlands for more than 3 months, must apply for a residence permit for a specific reason of stay. ...read more
Family Reunification
Partners, spouses and children younger than 18 years old may apply for a residence permit under the family reunification procedure. ...read more
EU Nationals
Nationals (and their immediate family members) of the member states of the European Union, Switzerland and Norway may reside in the Netherlands without a residence permit. ...read more
Self-employment and start-ups
Foreign nationals, wishing to work independently in the Netherlands, will receive a residence permit provided that their business is of an added value and interest to the Dutch knowledge economy. ...read more
Friendship Treaties
American and Japanese nationals may obtain a residence permit by establishing a company in the Netherlands without having to demonstrate that their business serves a Dutch interest and has an added value to the Dutch economy. ...read more
Student graduates
Graduated students may remain in the Netherlands for an orientation year for the purpose of finding a job as a highly skilled migrant. ...read more
Working Holiday Scheme
Students from specific countries, younger than 30 years of age, may apply for a one year residence permit allowing them to work in the Netherlands and to become familiar with the Dutch culture. ...read more
Permanent Residence
A foreign national may apply for a permanent residence permit after having resided in the Netherlands for five consecutive years. ...read more