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Working in the Netherlands

You wish to work in the Netherlands. There are different residence permits to work. Click the photo 'Which residence permits to work are there?' to see which possibilities exist. Do you already know which permit you want to apply for? You can than click the photo for that permit.

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Which residence permits to work are there?
Highly skilled migrant
Researcher (Directive (EU) 2016/801)
Work experience as trainee or apprentice
Looking for a job after study, promotion or research
Intra EU-Mobility: Student and researcher
Employee in the Asian catering industry
Self-employed person
Start-up
Intra Corporate Transferee (Directive 2014/66/EU)
Spiritual counsellor
Seasonal worker
International Trade Regulation
EU blue card holder (Directive 2009/50//EU)
Cross border worker
Cross border service provider
Supply of goods by a foreign company
Supply of goods to a foreign company
Employee of an international non-profit organisation
Action programme EU ( apprentice)
Employee in art and culture
Mass media correspondent
Intra-company transferee other than Intra Corporate Transferee
Other work in paid employment
Leaving the Netherlands

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  • Employers, foreign employees, self-employed persons, scientific researchers and graduated international students can also turn to one of the 8 Expat Centers in the Netherlands.

  • Only an employer can apply for a work permit (TWV ). You cannot do this yourself.