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Living in Europe, Working in EuropeEntry conditions/visasNetherlands

Entry conditions and visas

Depending on your nationality, entry conditions may apply. You may need to have an entry visa and/or a residence permit. If so, your Dutch host organisation will usually deal with a lot of the paperwork, especially when your stay in the Netherlands longer than 90 days.

If you are not sure what applies to you, you can use the Visa Wizard. This is a tool which contains information for employers wishing to hire international employees. It outlines what kind or arrangements they need to make and the options available. The flowchart in the beginning of the Visa Wizard will help you determine which regulations and schemes are applicable in your case. 

The Visa Wizard is available in English and Dutch

 

Visa

A visa is a legal document allowing you to cross the border to The Netherlands and Schengen area. Your stay is limited to a maximum of 90 days.

 

 

 

 

Residence permit

When you are staying in the Netherlands for longer than 90 days and you do not have a European nationality, you probably need a residence permit in order to have legal stay. When you are scientific staff your host organisation will arrange the residence permit for you.

 

 

Additional information

Embassies - Legalisation - Family & immigration procedures - Pre-departure - Upon arrival