Regular Paid Employment
Residence permit for regular paid employment in the Netherlands
The full Dutch Regular Paid Employment process
Obtain or Renew Passport
Make sure your national passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended entry into the Netherlands.
Find a job at IND-recognized sponsor
Search for jobs at companies recognized by the IND (Dutch immigration authority) to sponsor work visas. These employers can apply for your residence permit. Use the reference link to browse 12,000+ verified companies and their job listings.
🔗 Official linkSecure housing (residential address)
Find and secure a place to live in the Netherlands.
🔗 Official linkApply for Regular Paid Employment permit
Employer applies for TWV (work permit) from UWV, then applies for residence permit from IND
⏱ ~90 days💶 €423🔗 Official linkCollect MVV entry visa
Pick up MVV sticker at Dutch embassy/consulate after approval.
🔗 Official linkTravel to the Netherlands
Travel to NL with MVV/permit documents and enter within visa validity.
Submit biometrics at IND
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkPost-arrival steps are part of the full flow. Start free to track your pre-arrival progress, then unlock the 11 post-arrival steps when you land.Collect residence permit card
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkRegister at municipality (BRP & BSN)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkOpen a bank account
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkObtain health insurance
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkApply for DigiD
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkSet up a Dutch SIM card
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkExchange foreign driver’s license
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkApply for 30% tax ruling
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkFile Dutch taxes (M-form)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
🔗 Official linkUndergo TB test (if required)
Detailed instructions, official links and progress tracking for this step are included in the full flow.
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