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This guide is for British citizens travelling for business or other work purposes. It explains what employers, employees, or the self-employed need to do if they need a visa or permit.

This information is provided as a guide only. You must always check the exact application process and document requirements with the Dutch embassy or .

Entry requirements

If you鈥檙e going to the Netherlands to work (or any other鈥�EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) you must make sure you meet passport and other travel requirements.

Netherlands is in the Schengen area. If you鈥檙e travelling for business for up to 90 days in a 180-day period, you may be able to do some business-related activities without needing a visa or permit, such as attend business meetings. It does not matter how many countries you visit in the Schengen area. Your total stay must be no more than 90 days in every 180 days. The 180-day period keeps 鈥榬olling鈥�.

If you鈥檙e staying for longer, or for other types of work, you may need a visa or permit.

The Dutch authorities are responsible for setting and enforcing entry rules. They decide which activities need a visa or permit, or which may be exempt.

If you鈥檙e working in more than one country, you need to check the entry rules of each country.

If you need a passport, visa or permit, you should apply well in advance of travel.

Visa and permit documents

This guide explains the general application process for some of the visa or permit types available in the Netherlands. It includes a checklist of documents that you鈥檒l usually need to include when applying.

It may not cover all scenarios so you must always check the exact application process and document requirements with the Dutch embassy or .

You must also check what format the documents should be presented in, including if they must be:

• translated
• 鈥榣egalised鈥� (with an apostille) or notarised
• originals, or if copies are acceptable
• signed in ink (a wet signature), or if they can be signed electronically (an e-signature)
• dated within a certain period of time, such as 30 days before you submit your application

Countries often use the terms visa, work permit and residence permit differently. For example, some may refer to a work permit as a visa.

This guide uses the same terms used in the Netherlands, so you know which ones to use when speaking to the Dutch authorities.

Check if you need a visa or permit

You do not need a visa or permit for the following activities if their combined duration is no more than 13 weeks in a 52-week period:

• attending job interviews
• attending trade fairs
• board meetings
• business meetings with clients or customers (including entertainment such as eating at a restaurant)
• meeting contractors or sellers of products or services you鈥檙e reviewing or fact-finding
• negotiating, signing or executing deals or contracts
• team building activities to get to know the company鈥檚 culture
• attending, speaking or presenting at a conference if you鈥檙e not being paid
• leisure travel, such as holidays or visiting friends or family

You do not need a visa or permit for these activities if they鈥檙e for no more than 12 consecutive weeks in a 36-week period:

• receiving classroom-based training in the same company or company group, or in a clear training environment
• assembling or repairing hardware, machinery, or equipment on site, as long as the UK employer delivered the hardware to the customer
• installing, implementing or adjusting software, as long as the UK employer delivered the software to the customer
• providing end-user training for operating hardware or software, as long as the UK employer delivered the hardware or software
• receiving training or instructions on how to use goods manufactured in the Netherlands, or services to be performed in the Netherlands

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Certain types of work and activities do not require a visa or permit under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).

You do not need a visa or permit for the following activities if they鈥檙e for no more than 90 days in a 180-day period:

• sales and commercial transactions
• after-sales or after-lease services
• market research

These activities must not involve the sale of goods or services to the general public. As a business visitor for a short stay you must not receive a financial reward in your own name from a source within the Netherlands.

These activities are covered by the Schengen visa waiver.

Border checks

At the border, you may be asked to show:

• proof of return travel, such as plane or train tickets
• health insurance that covers your stay
• proof of accommodation for your entire stay
• enough money for the duration of your trip
• an invitation letter explaining your trip, or a plan for any training you鈥檒l be doing

Check exemptions for the Netherlands

Certain types of work and activities do not require a visa or permit because they鈥檙e exempt.

All countries have their own exemptions. What may be exempt in one country may not be in another. You should always check with the country鈥檚 authorities.

You do not need a visa if you鈥檙e travelling to the Netherlands for up to 90 days in a 180-day period for specific business-related activities. These activities include:

• musicians and artists who are working in the Netherlands for a maximum of 6 continuous weeks in a 13-week period
• those with an EU intra-company transfer (EU ICT) from another country 鈥搚our Dutch employer must

These exemptions are covered by the鈥疭chengen visa waiver.

Show proof of exemption

You need to be able to show proof that you鈥檙e exempt to the authorities on request. This could be:

• an assignment letter
• employment confirmation
• a contract
• proof of required qualifications, such as a diploma or professional certificates
• CV

Further checks

If you鈥檙e not sure if you need a visa or permit check with the Dutch embassy or 鈥痓efore you travel.

Applying for a visa or permit

This guide outlines the steps required for each visa or permit, but you鈥檒l need to check the exact rules and processes with the Dutch embassy or .

Taking your family

You may be able to apply for dependant permits if you have a family and want them to join you. It depends on the type of permit you have.鈥�.

Work and residence permits

If you鈥檙e working in the Netherlands for less than 90 days, your Dutch employer or the host company in the Netherlands will need to apply for a work permit for you. A residence permit is not required if your stay is for less than 90 days.

If you work in the Netherlands for more than 90 days, you will need both a residence and work permit or a combined residence and work permit (single permit). The combined residence and work permits can be valid for up to 5 years depending on which one you need.

You must apply for a permit if you鈥檙e in the Netherlands because you鈥檙e:

• transferring to a Dutch branch of a UK-based company
• working for a Dutch company on a Dutch employment contract
• providing services to a client in the Netherlands
• carrying out self-employed work
• a start-up entrepreneur
• conducting scientific research

Transferring to a Dutch branch of a UK-based company

You need one of these permits if your UK-based company moves you to a Dutch branch to work:

• EU intra-company transfer (EU ICT), for managers, specialists or trainees
• national intra-corporate transfer (ICT), for trainees, company representatives or specialists
• intra-corporate transfer (ICT) (UK only), based on the EU and UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

EU intra-company transfer (EU ICT)

You need an intra-company transfer permit (ICT) if your UK-based company moves you to a branch in the Netherlands to work for:

• up to 3 years, if you鈥檙e a manager or specialist
• up to 1 year, if you鈥檙e a trainee

To qualify you must:

• be a manager, specialist or trainee
• earn a salary in line with the鈥�
• have the appropriate educational qualifications for the role 鈥� trainees must have a Dutch master鈥檚 degree or an equivalent one from a university outside of the Netherlands
• have the required experience for the role
• have worked for the company abroad for at least 3 months (or 1 month for trainees)
• prove that you鈥檙e allowed to carry out your profession in the Netherlands if working in a regulated profession, for example if you鈥檙e a doctor or architect
• have employment terms and conditions at the level expected for your industry
• not have been previously transferred to the Netherlands on an EU ICT in the 6 months before you apply
• keep your UK employment contract

The branch in the Netherlands must not have been:

• created for the purpose of facilitating the transfer of employees into the EU
• fined for employing someone illegally or for not paying social security contributions 5 years before submitting the application

It can take 2 to 12 weeks to get an EU ICT. You cannot extend it beyond the 3 years, or 1 year if you鈥檙e a trainee.

If you have a family, they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer submits a鈥�鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents鈥痶o the immigration office (IND).

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the in the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• degree or qualification certificate
• CV
• employment contract with your UK employer
• an assignment letter
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• proof that your professional qualifications are recognised if you work in a regulated profession
• copy of training agreement for trainees
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)

National intra-corporate transfer (ICT)

If your assignment does not meet the criteria for an EU ICT you can apply for a national ICT if your UK-based company transfers you to a Dutch branch to work for:

• up to 3 years
• 1 year if you鈥檙e a trainee

To qualify you must:

• be a trainee, company representative or specialist
• hold the relevant educational or professional qualifications
• have specialist knowledge in your field
• prove that you鈥檙e allowed to carry out your profession in the Netherlands if working in a regulated profession, for example if you鈥檙e a doctor or architect
• have employment terms and conditions at the level expected for your industry
• earn a salary in line with the鈥�
• be transferred to an organisation included in the鈥�鈥�(if required by law)
• not have been previously transferred to the Netherlands in the 6 months before you apply
• keep your UK employment contract The branch in the Netherlands must:
• not have been fined for employing someone illegally or for not paying social security contributions 5 years before submitting the application
• meet corporate conditions

It can take 8 to 12 weeks to get a national ICT. Its valid for up to 3 years, or up to 1 year if you鈥檙e a trainee. You can extend it.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer submits a and the necessary documents to the immigration office (IND).

2. You attend an appointment at the in the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the in the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months degree or qualification certificate
• CV
• assignment letter
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• proof that your professional qualifications are recognised if you work in a regulated profession
• copy of master鈥檚 degree for trainees and the training agreement (with training programme description)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or for non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)

Intra-corporate transfer (ICT) (UK only)

If your assignment does not meet the criteria for an EU ICT or a national ICT you can apply for an鈥�.

You can apply for this residence permit if your UK-based company transfers you to a Dutch branch to work in the Netherlands.

To qualify, you must:

• be a manager, specialist or trainee
• have been employed with your employer in the UK for no less than 1 year if you鈥檙e a manager and specialist, and not less than 6 months if you鈥檙e a trainee
• not live in the Netherlands when you apply
• be transferred to a Dutch branch of your UK employer
• hold a university degree and have at least 3 years of professional experience
• have specialist knowledge in your field
• be transferred to an organisation included in the 鈥�(if required by law)
• receive a salary that is in line with the average salaries in the Dutch labour market for the position

It can take 4 to 12 weeks to get this ICT. It鈥檚 valid for a up to 1 year and it cannot be extended.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer submits a 鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents鈥痶o the immigration office (IND).

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, you will need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months degree or qualification certificate
• CV
• assignment letter
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• proof that your professional qualifications are recognised, if you work in a regulated profession
• copy of master鈥檚 degree and the training agreement with training program description, if you鈥檙e a trainee
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or 鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)

Working for a Dutch company on a Dutch employment contract

You need a permit if you have an employment offer from a company in the Netherlands and you鈥檙e:

• a highly skilled migrant (HSMP)
• highly skilled and working in the Netherlands for at least 12 months (EU Blue Card)
• working in arts and culture
• working for an international non-profit organisation
• a mass media correspondent

Residence permit for highly skilled migrants

To qualify for this residence permit you must:

• have an offer of employment from a company, or research institution in the Netherlands, listed in the鈥�
• be on Dutch payroll
• meet

A residence permit for highly skilled migrants can take 2 to 12 weeks to get. It鈥檚 valid for up to 5 years and you can extend it. This permit can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer submits a鈥�鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents鈥痶o the immigration office (IND).

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• employment contract with your Dutch employer
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)

EU Blue Card

To qualify for an you must be highly skilled and:

• have an offer of employment from a company in the Netherlands for at least 6 months
• have a 3-year university degree 鈥� if it鈥檚 from outside the Netherlands it must be 鈥�(Dutch organisation for education)
• have proof that you鈥檙e allowed to carry out your profession in the Netherlands if working in a regulated profession, for example if you鈥檙e a doctor or architect
• be on Dutch payroll
• meet

The Dutch branch must not have been fined 5 years before submitting your application for:

• employing someone illegally
• not paying social security contributions

An EU Blue Card can take 2 to 12 weeks to get. It鈥檚 valid for 3 months longer than your employment contract, up to a maximum of 4 years. You can extend it. This permit can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer submits a鈥�鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents鈥痶o the immigration office (IND).

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• degree or qualification certificate 鈥� certified copy if you have a Dutch degree, or a copy plus the original 鈥�(Dutch organisation for education) if it鈥檚 not Dutch
• CV
• employment contract with your Dutch employer
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• payslips for the past 3 months (if available)
• proof that you鈥檙e allowed to carry out your profession in the Netherlands if working in a regulated profession, for example if you鈥檙e a doctor or architect
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• an employer鈥檚 declaration
• declaration by your employment sponsor for non-recognised sponsors

Specific occupations in art and culture

To qualify for a residence permit for paid employment in specific occupations in art and culture you must:

• work in dance, classical music, opera, musicals, theatre, stage or cultural workshops
• secure work that鈥檚 listed in鈥�
• be part of an organisation included in the鈥�鈥�(if required by law)
• meet the

You will not need a residence permit if you鈥檙e staying for less than 6 consecutive weeks.

It takes up to 12 weeks to get. It鈥檚 valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it. This permit can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer submits a鈥�鈥痶o the immigration office (IND).

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• employment contract with a Dutch employer
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• an employer鈥檚 declaration
• declaration by your employment sponsor for non-recognised sponsors

Work for an international non-profit organisation

You need to apply for a single permit if you want to work for an international non-profit organisation in the Netherlands. This is a combined work and residence permit.

To qualify you must:

• meet
• be an employee of an established company in the Netherlands or a Dutch branch of a non-Dutch company which is included in the鈥�鈥�(if required by law)
• work for an organisation that鈥檚 established in multiple countries and has at least 50 full-time employees on permanent employment contracts
• have a managerial or specialist position that requires at least a university degree
• make sure the employment period is for no more than 3 years
• earn at least the鈥�鈥�(this amount changes every 6 months)

This permit takes up to 12 weeks to get. It鈥檚 valid for up to 1 year and you can extend it. It cannot lead to permanent residency.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer submits a鈥�鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents鈥痶o the immigration office (IND).

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• employment contract with your Dutch employer
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• employer鈥檚 declaration
• declaration by your employment sponsor for non-recognised sponsors

Mass media correspondent

To qualify for a residence permit for mass media correspondents you must:

• work as a correspondent for a UK-based mass-media company
• meet

It takes up to 12 weeks to get. How long it鈥檚 valid for is based on the length of your employment contract or assignment. This permit can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer submits a鈥�鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents鈥痶o the immigration office (IND).

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• employer鈥檚 declaration
• declaration by your employment sponsor for non-recognised sponsors

Providing services to a client in the Netherlands

If you work for a non-Dutch company and are providing services to a Dutch client you need one of these permits:

• residence permit for work covered by the international trade regulation鈥�鈥� if you鈥檙e working temporarily on a specific project and do not qualify for the EU ICT
• single permit if you鈥檙e supplying goods鈥痓y or to a non-Dutch (鈥榝oreign鈥�) company, or assembling or repairing equipment for a non-Dutch company

Permit for work covered by the international trade regulation

Under the鈥�鈥痑 company can hire employees from other countries to work on a specific project temporarily in the Netherlands for more than 90 days.

The project can be a collaboration, partnership or agreement for the delivery of goods or services between a non-Dutch company and Dutch company.

This permit takes up to 12 weeks to get. It鈥檚 valid for the length of the project, up to 3 years.

If you have a family they may not be able to get dependant visas with this permit type. They may be able to visit you for up to 90 days under the Schengen visa waiver.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer 鈥痜or approval.

2. Your employer submits a notification to the UWV.

3. You attend an appointment at the immigration office (IND) in the Netherlands to submit your鈥�, the鈥�necessary documents鈥痑nd your biometric information.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months project approval from the UWV
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)

Supply of goods by or to a non-Dutch (鈥榝oreign鈥�) company

You need a 鈥榮ingle permit鈥� (work and residence permit) if your work in the Netherlands relates to the鈥�. This includes the assembling, or repairing of equipment for a non-Dutch company.

To qualify you must:

• meet , with a wage that鈥檚 in line with Dutch market conditions and at least the鈥�
• be part of an organisation included in the鈥�, if required by law
• be responsible for assembling and repairing tools, machines, equipment or software, supplied by your UK employer
• be working with goods manufactured in the UK
• have worked for your employer for more than 1 year
• have specific knowledge of the supply of goods This single permit takes 12 to 16 weeks to get. It鈥檚 valid for up to 1 year and you cannot extend it.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer submits a鈥�鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents鈥痶o the immigration office (IND).

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• completed and signed

Self-employed work

If you鈥檙e self-employed, you need one of these permits:

• residence permit for self-employed work, based on national legislation
• residence permit for self-employed work (UK only), based on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Residence permit for self-employed work

To qualify for a 鈥痽ou must:

• carry out work that鈥檚 of vital interest to the Dutch economy and unique to the Netherlands (assessed by the鈥�鈥�
• be on the鈥�
• meet legal requirements for running your business or carrying out your profession, for example having the necessary licences
• meet , which should be clear from your commercial strategy
• have one or more contracts in the Netherlands that you plan to carry out
• be registered in the鈥�鈥痠f you鈥檙e a medic

The residence permit for self-employment takes 12 to 16 weeks to get. It鈥檚 valid for up to 2 years and you can extend it as long as you have enough income, or means from your self-employed work, to support yourself. This permit can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. You submit a鈥�鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents鈥痶o the immigration office (IND) by post or in person if you鈥檙e already in the Netherlands.

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• declaration of income of self-employed person
• business portfolio for self-employed commercial activities 鈥� this should consist of a business plan and proof you have the required personal experience and that the commercial activities performed are of a vital interest to the Dutch economy
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)

Residence permit for self-employed work (UK only)

If you do not qualify for the standard residence permit you may be able to apply for a鈥�.

To qualify you must:

• be established as self-employed in the UK
• have a contract for a period of no more than 12 months - the contract must not be agreed through a placement or personnel services agency
• have at least 6 years鈥� professional experience in your professional area, have a university degree or a qualification showing that you have the equivalent knowledge and the professional qualifications legally required to do your job
• work in one of the sectors described in annex 22 (or 鈥楽ERVIN-4鈥�) of the TCA agreement

You must not have an establishment in the Netherlands.

The permit is valid for up to 1 year and it cannot be extended.

How it works

As this is a new work permit, the exact process has not yet been confirmed. You will need to check with the .

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• declaration of income of self-employed person
• business portfolio for self-employed commercial activities 鈥� this should consist of a business plan and proof you have the required personal experience
• your work contract in the Netherlands
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)

Start-up entrepreneurs

You need a鈥�鈥痠f you want to start a business in the Netherlands as a start-up entrepreneur.

To qualify you must:

• have an
• have a鈥�
• be on the鈥�
• 丑补惫别鈥�鈥痶o sustain living and working in the Netherlands
• have a partnership with a reliable and experienced

Your facilitator must:

• have knowledge and proven experience in supervising innovative start-ups
• be economically sound 鈥� must not be insolvent, bankrupt or have negative equity
• not have a substantial interest in the start-up company
• not be a family member up to 3 generations (for example, child, parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle)
• have a deputy within the start-up
• be approved by the Netherlands enterprise agency (RVO) 鈥� they assess whether facilitators meet the conditions and maintain

This permit takes 12 to 16 weeks to get and is valid for up to 1 year.

If the start-up is considered to be economically viable by the RVO you can apply for a self-employment permit after a year. You must then meet the conditions of the self-employment permit.

If you have a family, they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. You submit a 鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents鈥痶o the鈥�Dutch embassy or consulate, or your facilitator submits it to the immigration office (IND) in the Netherlands, in person, by post or online.

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit your biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• business plan drawn-up with the facilitator and approved by the Netherlands enterprise agency (RVO)
• proof that you have
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)

Scientific research work

You need a residence permit for scientific research if you want to work for a recognised research institution in the Netherlands. The Dutch employer can apply for it on your behalf.

To qualify you must:

• work as a paid scientific researcher or doctoral candidate, or as an unpaid researcher or doctoral candidate with a grant
• carry out research at a scientific research institution which is 鈥痑nd has approved your research project
• have a higher education degree required for PhD study
• have a Dutch employment contract or hosting agreement with the research organisation
• meet

The residence permit for scientific research takes 2 to 8 weeks to get.

It鈥檚 valid for the same length of time as the employment contract up to 5 years. This permit can lead to permanent residence if you meet the criteria.

If you have a family they can join you with this permit type.鈥�.

How it works

You need to check with the Dutch authorities on the exact process. This is a rough guide to help you prepare.

1. Your employer or you can submit a鈥�鈥痑nd the鈥�necessary documents. Your employer submits it to the immigration office (IND). You need to submit it to the鈥�Dutch consulate or embassy.

2. You attend an appointment at the鈥�鈥痠n the Netherlands to collect your work authorisation passport sticker and submit biometric information once your application has been approved.

3. You register yourself on the鈥�鈥痠n the municipality where you鈥檙e living.

4. You collect your residence permit.

5. You get the required health insurance.

Application documents

Dutch authorities may request different documents at different stages of the process. Usually, they need:

• completed permit application form
• passport for you and any dependants, valid for at least 6 months
• hosting agreement or appointment contract between the you (the researcher) and the research organisation
• degree or qualification certificate
• proof of income, such as payslips
• 鈥�(declaration of no criminal record)
• birth certificates for you and any dependants, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• marriage certificate, if married, or鈥�鈥痜or non-married partners, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)
• evidence of termination of any previous marriages, if applying with family (legalised with an apostille)

Dutch government guidance

Read official Dutch government information on .

Check for travel changes

European governments may update or change their rules without notice.

You should always check general travel advice for the Netherlands, for updates on issues such as safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings before travelling, or planning to travel.