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Work experience under an EU programme
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Work experience under an EU programme

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €423

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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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

Fixed-term, non-renewable work authorization of up to 1 year for non-EU nationals gaining structured experience via an EU-funded programme like Erasmus+.

The Netherlands Work Experience under an EU Programme permit allows non-EU nationals to gain structured work experience in the Netherlands through an official EU scheme such as Erasmus+. The Dutch employer acts as sponsor and submits the application to the IND; the fee is EUR 423.

The permit lasts up to 1 year (matching the programme duration) and cannot be extended or renewed. There is no PR pathway. Spouses may not join or work under this permit. Processing takes up to 60 days.

This visa is ideal for non-EU students or early-career professionals placed in the Netherlands through an EU-funded programme who need a short, fixed-term work authorisation.

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Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationality.

Valid contract or agreement for traineeship or work experience in the Netherlands under an official EU programme (e.g. Erasmus+ or similar recognized schemes).

The employer must act as a sponsor (in many cases, must be a recognized sponsor with the IND).

Meet the minimum income/stipend requirement or prove sufficient financial means.

No threat to public order or national security (clean antecedents certificate).

Agreement to undergo a tuberculosis (TB) test upon arrival (if applicable).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Signed traineeship or work experience agreement under the EU programme

Proof of enrollment or placement in the EU programme

Proof of sufficient income, allowance, or financial means

Signed Antecedents Certificate

Proof of health insurance cover

Application Process

1

Secure a traineeship or work experience placement under an EU programme with a Dutch employer.

2

Employer (acting as sponsor) initiates and submits the residence permit application to the IND.

3

Pay the EUR 423 application fee.

4

Apply for and collect the provisional residence permit (MVV) at the Dutch embassy/consulate in the home country, if required.

5

Travel to the Netherlands and register your address with the local municipality (BRP).

6

Undergo a TB test within 3 months of arrival if required.

7

Collect the physical residence permit card at an IND desk.

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