# 🇳🇱 Netherlands — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Netherlands from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/netherlands 23 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | - **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — | | Netherlands Student Residence Permit (Higher Education) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €254 | €200 | 60 days | | Netherlands Au Pair Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €423 | €200 | 90 days | - **Netherlands Student Residence Permit (Higher Education)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of enrolment, Proof of financial means, Diplomas and transcripts, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: up to 16 h/week · Study: Study is primary purpose · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included as dependents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands Au Pair Residence Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Au pair agency sponsorship, Signed daily/weekly schedule, Host family documents, Antecedents certificate, Proof of unmarried/no children status · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Netherlands Self-Employed Person Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €423 | €250 | 90 days | | Netherlands Start-up Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €423 | €250 | 90 days | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — | | Netherlands Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €254 | €200 | 90 days | | Netherlands EU Blue Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €423 | €200 | 90 days | | Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €423 | €200 | 14 days | | Netherlands Seasonal Work Permit (GVVA) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 168 days | €254 | €200 | 90 days | | Netherlands Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 1,095 days | €423 | €250 | 90 days | - **Netherlands Self-Employed Person Residence Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Business plan, KVK registration, Proof of personal experience, Financial documents, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: Self-employed work only · Study: Study allowed alongside business · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included as dependents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands Start-up Residence Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Signed agreement with recognised facilitator, Business plan / innovation description, KVK registration, Proof of sufficient means, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: Founder; self-employed work · Study: Study allowed alongside venture · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included as dependents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons** — Key documents: Valid passport, Diploma or PhD certificate, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: up to 40 h/week · Study: Study allowed · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands EU Blue Card** — Key documents: Valid passport, Employment contract, Higher education diploma, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: up to 40 h/week · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Employment contract with recognised sponsor, Sponsor declaration, Proof of salary meeting threshold, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: up to 40 h/week · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included; free to work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands Seasonal Work Permit (GVVA)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Employment contract, Employer application (GVVA), Proof of accommodation, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: up to 40 h/week · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Employment contract and transfer letter, Proof of corporate group link, Proof of qualifications, Proof of prior employment in the group, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: up to 40 h/week · Study: Study allowed alongside work · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included; free labour access · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Wealthy Foreign Investor Scheme (Dutch golden visa, EUR 1.25M) | Not available | — | — | — | — | | Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €423 | — | 90 days | - **Wealthy Foreign Investor Scheme (Dutch golden visa, EUR 1.25M)** — Investor residence scheme requiring a EUR 1.25 million investment, in force since 2013, was abolished on 1 January 2024 (fewer than 10 approvals ever granted). The Netherlands has no golden visa, residence-by-property or citizenship-by-investment route, and no digital nomad visa as of June 2026. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: kroesadvocaten.nl - **Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) Residence Permit** — Key documents: Valid US passport, KVK registration, Proof of EUR 4,500 capital, Opening balance sheet, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: Self-employed work only · Study: Study allowed alongside business · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included; free to work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Netherlands Working Holiday Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | €85 | €200 | 90 days | - **Netherlands Working Holiday Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Return ticket or funds, Proof of sufficient means, Health insurance, Antecedents certificate, Proof of no previous exchange permit · Rights: Work: Incidental work only; no full-time year · Study: Short study/course only · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Netherlands Family Reunification (Children and Relatives) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €254 | €250 | 90 days | | Netherlands Residence Permit for Partner or Spouse | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €254 | €250 | 90 days | - **Netherlands Family Reunification (Children and Relatives)** — Key documents: Valid passports, Birth certificate / proof of family ties, Proof of sponsor income, Antecedents certificate, Legalised civil documents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands Residence Permit for Partner or Spouse** — Key documents: Valid passports, Marriage/partnership certificate or relationship declaration, Proof of sponsor income, Antecedents certificate, Sponsor declaration, Legalised civil documents · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Netherlands Researcher Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €254 | €250 | 60 days | | Netherlands Long-Term EU Resident Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €254 | — | 180 days | | Netherlands Permanent Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €254 | — | 180 days | - **Netherlands Researcher Residence Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Hosting agreement or employment contract, Higher education degree, Proof of sufficient income, Antecedents certificate · Rights: Work: up to 40 h/week · Study: Study allowed alongside research · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family included; family may not work · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands Long-Term EU Resident Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of 5 years' legal residence, Proof of income, Civic integration diploma, BRP registration, Antecedents certificate · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl - **Netherlands Permanent Residence Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of 5 years' continuous residence, Proof of income, Civic integration diploma (A2), BRP registration, Antecedents certificate · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: ind.nl --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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