Every non-European Union (EU) citizen will need to obtain a Netherlands work visa to work legally in the country. While either you or the employee can make the request for a permit,...
Read MoreEvery non-European Union (EU) citizen will need to obtain a Netherlands work visa to work legally in the country. While either you or the employee can make the request for a permit, it's primarily your job to handle the process.
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Every non-European Union (EU) citizen will need to obtain a Netherlands work visa to work legally in the country. While either you or the employee can make the request for a permit, it’s primarily your job to handle the process.
The Netherlands has several main work permits, including:
The requirements for a working visa in the Netherlands depend on the type an employee needs and what country they’re from. In general, they’ll need a work permit, a residence permit, or the GVVA option. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) processes all applications, which need to be in English, Dutch, German, or French. The process is often complicated and confusing, so it’s best to work with a professional who has local expertise with submitting work visas.
Other requirements include:
Keep in mind that if your employees are EU or European Economic Area (EEA) residents, they do not require any specific documents. They simply need a passport or ID card to live and work in the country.
All applicants must submit their visa application in person at the Dutch mission, embassy, or consulate in their country of residence. If that isn’t an option, they can contact a Dutch mission in a neighboring country. Everyone has to schedule an appointment to submit the visa application and bring all supporting documentation. Once the application is approved, the Dutch mission will attach a visa sticker in the employee’s passport.
Since employees must apply for the visa before traveling to the Netherlands, we recommend reserving but not paying for travel until they get the appropriate confirmation.
Within five days of arriving in the Netherlands, your employees will have to make an appointment with the local city office. The office will give them a Dutch citizens service number. Without this number, they’ll be working and living in the country illegally, which could negatively impact your company.
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At this moment, Globalization Partners does not offer support processing work visas or permits in this particular location.
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