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Type D — National Work Visa (Type D)
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Type D — National Work Visa (Type D)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

4 weeks – 3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €85–€423

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Netherlands

Cost of Living
5% more than United States
Avg Salary€42,000
Quality of Life
206/200
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Overview

Long-stay national visa for employment in a specific Schengen country exceeding 90 days.

The Netherlands National Work Visa (Type D) — commonly issued as an MVV (provisional residence permit) — lets non-EU/EEA nationals enter the Netherlands for employer-sponsored work exceeding 90 days. The MVV is a passport sticker granting entry; the holder then collects a full residence permit on arrival.

Employers must hold IND recognised-sponsor status and meet salary benchmarks for the specific category (e.g. Highly Skilled Migrant or EU Blue Card). Stays run up to 5 years, renewable, with a PR pathway. Spouses need a separate residence permit; remote work is not permitted under this route.

This visa is ideal for non-EU professionals with a Dutch employer willing to act as a recognised IND sponsor, seeking a renewable long-term work and residence pathway.

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Cost Breakdown

Application fee (Highly skilled migrant, EU Blue Card, Paid employment, ICT)EUR €423
Application fee (Researcher, Orientation year, Seasonal labour)EUR €254
Application fee (Cross-border service provider, YWEP)EUR €85
TotalEUR €85–€423

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant5 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Highly Skilled Migrant Permit
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Highly Skilled Migrant Permit

Validity5 years
Processing1 day – 3 months
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EU Blue Card
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EU Blue Card

Validity5 years
Processing1–3 months
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EU Long-Term Residence Permit
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EU Long-Term Residence Permit

Validity5 years
Processing1 day – 6 months
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must have a concrete job offer and signed employment contract with a Dutch employer.

The employer must generally be a 'recognized sponsor' with the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service).

Must meet specific salary thresholds (e.g., for Highly Skilled Migrants or EU Blue Card holders).

Must possess a valid passport.

Must have a clean criminal record.

Must undergo a TB test upon arrival (if from a high-risk country).

Must be able to prove the authenticity of submitted documents (legalized and translated if necessary).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport.

Signed employment contract specifying role, salary, and working hours.

Completed visa application form.

Proof of sufficient income/salary meeting statutory requirements.

Educational diplomas or professional certificates (if required for the specific permit type).

Criminal record certificate (if requested).

Proof of payment of application fees.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Long-term employment
  • Path to PR in most countries

Worth Knowing

  • Rules vary by country
  • May require work permit

Application Process

1

Employer obtains recognised sponsor status from IND (if not already held).

2

Sponsor submits combined MVV + residence permit application to IND (TEV procedure), either via the IND Business Portal (recognised sponsors) or via the Dutch embassy/consulate abroad.

3

IND processes the application; legal decision period is 90 days, target 2 weeks for complete applications from recognised sponsors.

4

On approval, applicant collects MVV sticker at the Dutch embassy or consulate in their country of origin or residence.

5

Applicant travels to the Netherlands using the MVV.

6

Within 3 days of arrival, applicant registers with the municipality (gemeente) and collects the official residence permit (verblijfsvergunning) from the IND.

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