Netherlands visas, made simple.

Skilled, sponsored and work routes.

Student and post-study routes.

Partner, spouse and family routes.

Visitor, short-stay and transit.

Talent, startup and investor routes.

Permanent residence & citizenship.

Asylum and humanitarian routes.

For visitors coming to the Netherlands and the Schengen area for tourism, family visits, business or events for a short period.

For non-EU nationals from MVV-required countries who need an entry visa before collecting a Dutch residence permit.

For skilled workers with a job offer from a Dutch employer that is an IND-recognised sponsor and meets the salary threshold.

For highly qualified workers with a recognised higher-education degree and a qualifying Dutch job offer.

For non-EU workers in regular (non-highly-skilled) jobs, combining the work and residence permit in one document.

For recent graduates of a Dutch or top-ranked foreign university, and certain researchers, to find work or start a business.

For ambitious entrepreneurs launching an innovative startup with a Dutch government-approved facilitator.

For entrepreneurs and freelancers running a business that serves an essential Dutch economic interest.