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Visa for transiting through Dutch airports without leaving the international transit area. Required for certain nationalities based on Schengen agreements.

Residence permit for young people (18-25) participating in au pair programs. Includes light household duties and family care while gaining cultural experience.

Residence permit for employees of foreign EU/EEA companies providing temporary services in the Netherlands. Covers short-term project work and service provision.

Residence permit for cultural exchange program participants organized by recognized exchange organizations. For cultural immersion and knowledge sharing between countries.

EU Blue Card for highly educated non-EU professionals working in the Netherlands. Provides fast-track to permanent residency and mobility rights within EU.

Residence permit for highly educated foreign professionals in specialized occupations. Requires employer sponsorship and minimum salary threshold. Fast-track pathway to permanent residency.

Single permit (GVVA) combining residence and work authorization for trainees, apprentices, and those gaining work experience. Part of educational or training programs.

Residence permit for employees transferred to a Netherlands branch by multinational companies. Covers managers, specialists, and trainees. Issued under EU Directive 2014/66/EU.

Residence permit for non-EU nationals who have continuously resided in the Netherlands for 5 years on valid residence permits. Allows unrestricted work and mobility within EU.

One-year residence permit for recent graduates allowing them to seek employment. Available within 3 years of completing bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Netherlands.

Permanent residence permit for those who held temporary asylum status for at least 5 years and continue to need protection. Full work rights and pathway to citizenship.

Permanent residence permit for non-EEA nationals who have continuously resided in the Netherlands with valid permits for 5 consecutive years. Grants unrestricted work rights.

Entry visa (Type D) for non-EEA nationals intending to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days. Must be obtained before arrival and allows entry to collect the residence permit.

Visa for residence permit holders whose permits become invalid during travel abroad. Allows re-entry to Netherlands to resume residence and collect renewed permits.

Residence permit for children born in the Netherlands to foreign parents. Granted automatically when eligible parents apply.

Work and residence permit for key employees of eligible start-ups. Requires company ownership share and specialized expertise. Maximum 5 foreign employees per startup.

Residence permit for spouses, registered partners, unmarried partners, and other family members of residents. Sponsor must have sufficient income to support family.

Discretionary residence permit for individuals in exceptional harrowing situations in the Netherlands. IND director may grant permit despite not meeting normal requirements based on humanitarian grounds.

Residence permit for foreign nationals receiving medical treatment in the Netherlands. Also available for those suspended from departure on medical grounds.

Residence permit for non-EEA nationals working in the Netherlands under an employment contract. Often combined with work permit (GVVA) into a single permit.

Residence permit for foreign self-employed persons and freelancers working in the Netherlands. Requires proof of independent, sustainable, and sufficient income.

Single permit (GVVA) for temporary agricultural workers in the Netherlands. Limited to 24 weeks maximum in agricultural sector.

Short-stay visa for visits to the Netherlands and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Available for holiday, business, or family visits.

One-year residence permit for foreign entrepreneurs starting innovative businesses in the Netherlands. Requires mentorship from experienced Dutch business facilitator.