• Can I apply for Long-term residence in the Netherlands?

    Both the EU Blue Card holder and the Dutch highly skilled migrant permit holder may [...]

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  • What is the municipality and a BSN number, and is this related to my residence permit?

    The municipality is the local government of a place. Depending on where you live, you fall [...]

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  • I wish to travel through Europe, can I do this with my Dutch entry visa and residence permit?

    Yes, you can travel to Schengen member states only. Before you travel, please check whether the [...]

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  • My visa is only valid for three months, what should I do?

    There is nothing to worry about. If your nationality requires a visa (MVV) and residence permit [...]

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  • What is the difference between a visa and a residence permit?

    A Regular Provisional residence permit (MVV) is used to enter the Netherlands; and a residence [...]

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  • Provisional residence permit (MVV)

    The Regular Provisional residence permit (MVV) is a special visa that is issued for a stay [...]

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  • What is the Length of time for decision for highly skilled migrant permit?

    If the employer is a recognised organisation with the IND, the permit should only take two [...]

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  • Recognised sponsorship

    A vital requirement of the Dutch highly skilled migrant permit is that the company must be [...]

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  • What are the income requirements for a Highly Skilled Migrant in the Netherlands?

    The applicant must also satisfy the minimum monthly income requirements for highly skilled migrants which [...]

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  • Which employers in the Netherlands can submit an application?

    Only ecognized organisations are able to submit applications on behalf of a highly skilled migrant. That [...]

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  • How do I qualify as a Highly Skilled Migrant in the Netherlands?

    To qualify as a Highly Skilled Migrant for work in the Netherlands, international applicants must have: [...]

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  • What is a Highly Skilled Migrant in the Netherlands?

    The highly skilled migrant ruling came into effect in 2004. The ruling means that highly [...]

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