Destination overview
Netherlands
Explore the public immigration pathways, jurisdictions and responsible authorities AtlasCarta currently tracks for this destination.
16
public pathways
0
jurisdictions
Pathways
Immigration pathways in Netherlands
- WorkOpen
Au Pair Permit
For young people aged 18-25 to live with a Dutch host family and take part in cultural exchange.
View pathway → - Business InvestorOpen
Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT)
For US citizens starting a Dutch business under the 1956 Dutch-American Friendship Treaty, at a lower bar than the general Self-Employed Person permit.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
EU Blue Card (Recent Graduate)
For recent graduates with a job offer for highly skilled work from an IND-recognised sponsor, at the reduced 2026 salary threshold.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
EU Blue Card (Standard)
For non-EU professionals with a job offer for highly skilled work from an IND-recognised sponsor, at the general 2026 salary threshold.
View pathway → - FamilyOpen
Family Reunification Permit (Minor Child)
For the non-EU minor child of a sponsor with Dutch nationality or a valid Dutch residence permit to join them.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Highly Skilled Migrant (Age 30 and Older)
For non-EU professionals aged 30 or older with a job offer from an IND-recognised sponsor, at the standard 2026 salary threshold.
View pathway → - Skilled WorkerOpen
Highly Skilled Migrant (Under 30)
For non-EU professionals under 30 with a job offer from an IND-recognised sponsor, at the reduced 2026 salary threshold.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) Permit
For managers, specialists, or trainees transferring within the same corporate group to a Dutch branch.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Orientation Year (for Highly Educated Persons)
A 1-year, sponsor-free permit for recent graduates, PhD holders, or former researchers to look for skilled work in the Netherlands.
View pathway → - FamilyOpen
Partner Residence Permit
For the non-EU partner of a Dutch citizen or resident to join them in the Netherlands.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Scientific Researcher Permit (Directive (EU) 2016/801)
For non-EU researchers with a hosting agreement with an IND-recognised Dutch research institution.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Seasonal Work Permit
For non-EU workers to work temporarily in Dutch agriculture or horticulture, for up to 24 weeks.
View pathway → - Business InvestorOpen
Self-Employed Person Permit (Zelfstandige)
For non-EU freelancers or entrepreneurs whose business serves a substantial Dutch economic interest.
View pathway → - Business InvestorOpen
Start-up Permit
For non-EU entrepreneurs with a recognised facilitator agreement to start an innovative business in the Netherlands.
View pathway → - StudyOpen
Student Residence Permit (University or Higher Professional Education)
For non-EU students admitted to a Dutch university or university of applied sciences.
View pathway → - WorkOpen
Working Holiday Programme
For young citizens of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan, or Uruguay to live and work in the Netherlands for up to 12 months.
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