Types of Netherlands Work Visa There are different types of work visas in the Netherlands for short, temporary, and long-term stays:
Short-Term Visa
Schengen Category C Visa: For work-related travel, valid for up to 90 days or within a 180-day period. Typically requires an invitation or offer of employment.
Temporary Visa
GVVA (Single Permit): Allows foreign workers to obtain both work authorization and a residence permit simultaneously, valid for a minimum of 1 year.
Seasonal Workers Visa: For seasonal work, valid for up to 24 weeks.
Working Holiday Programme (WHP): For individuals aged 18-30 from nine countries, valid for 1 year.
Entrepreneur Visa: For entrepreneurs outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland, valid for 1 year to start an innovative business.
Long-Term Visa
General Work Visa: For most jobs, valid for 3 years and renewable up to 5 years.
Highly Skilled Migrant Visa: For high-level positions, valid for 5 years.
EU Blue Card: A work permit valid in all EU/EFTA countries, renewable after 4 years.
Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT): For employees temporarily transferred to another country, valid for up to 3 years (1 year for trainees).
Benefits of Working in the Netherlands
Flexible work life
High salary potential
Paid time off
Health insurance
Maternity, paternity, and parental leave
Pension funds
Social security benefits
Eligibility to Work in the Netherlands
Employment contract with a recognized employer in the Netherlands.
Minimum required salary: €3,299 for applicants under 30, €4,500 for those over 30.
For Entrepreneur visa: Business plan and agreement with a recognized facilitator.
For EU Blue Card: Employment contracts for 12 months minimum and a 3-year higher education degree.
Requirements to Work in the Netherlands
Valid passport or travel document
Work contract from a recognized employer
Proof of minimum wage earnings
Work experience certificate (if applicable)
Clear criminal record
Medical test
Educational degrees as per visa requirement
Proof of financial means
Steps to Apply for a Netherlands Work Visa
Visit the official website
Apply for the relevant type of work visa
Fill out the online application and upload required documents
Pay the fee and submit the application
Once approved, you will receive your visa
Netherlands Visa Processing Time
Schengen visa: 15 – 60 days
Seasonal Workers Visa: 3 – 7 weeks
Working Holiday Programme: 90 days
Entrepreneur Visa: 3 months
Long-term visas: 90 days
Netherlands Visa Fees
Schengen Visa: €80
GVVA Permit: €290
Seasonal Workers Visa: €210
Working Holiday Programme: €69
Entrepreneur Visa: €350
Long-term visas: €350
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