Startup visa Netherlands
The startup visa Netherlands is a residence permit designed for innovative entrepreneurs who wish to establish a business in the Netherlands. The permit offers foreign entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop an innovative product or service under the guidance of a recognised facilitator.
The startup residence permit is generally granted for one year and provides a structured route for entrepreneurs who intend to build a business and eventually transition to a self-employed residence permit. Immigration Services NL assists entrepreneurs with startup visa applications, extensions and the transition to long-term residence options.
What is it?
What is the startup visa Netherlands?
The startup visa is intended for entrepreneurs who wish to establish an innovative business in the Netherlands. Applicants must work together with a recognised facilitator who supports the development of the business during the startup phase.
The scheme provides international entrepreneurs with an opportunity to launch and develop their activities in the Dutch market.
Requirements
Requirements for the startup visa Netherlands
To qualify for a startup residence permit, the IND will assess, among other things:
- Whether the business concept is innovative
- Whether the applicant cooperates with a recognised facilitator
- The business plan and supporting documentation
- The financial sustainability of the startup
- Identity and nationality documents
- Compliance with Dutch immigration regulations
Each application is assessed individually.
Application
Startup visa application
A startup visa application requires careful preparation and a well-structured business plan. Immigration Services NL assists with:
Assessing eligibility for the Startup Visa
Reviewing the business concept
Assessing the innovative character
Preparing supporting documentation
Strategic case preparation
Guidance throughout the IND procedure
Our goal is to ensure that the application is prepared correctly and processed as efficiently as possible.
Transition
Transition to a self-employed residence permit
The startup residence permit is generally granted for one year. Entrepreneurs who successfully develop their business may subsequently apply for a self-employed residence permit in the Netherlands.
Immigration Services NL assists with the transition by reviewing the applicable requirements and preparing the new application.
Family
Family members of startup entrepreneurs
Startup entrepreneurs may be joined in the Netherlands by their spouse, partner and dependent children. Family members can apply for residence permits as accompanying family members. We assist with:
Residence permit (partners)
Residence permit applications for partners
Residence permit (children)
Residence permit applications for children
Preparation
Document preparation
Review
Document review
Guidance
Guidance throughout the IND procedure
Advice
Advice regarding arrival and registration in the Netherlands
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Full-service assistance
Our services
Immigration Services NL provides full-service assistance throughout the entire immigration process.
Our services may include:
- Assessment of eligibility
- Strategic case preparation
- Preparation of startup visa applications
- Review of business documentation
- Assistance with the transition to a self-employed residence permit
- Residence permits for accompanying family members
- Monitoring of deadlines and correspondence
- Guidance throughout the IND procedure
Our files are only closed once the immigration procedure has been completed correctly from an administrative perspective.
Rejections
Why applications are refused
Startup visa applications may be refused when:
The innovative character of the business is insufficiently demonstrated
No recognised facilitator is involved
Supporting documents are incomplete
The business plan is inadequate
Inconsistencies exist in the application
The requirements of Dutch immigration law are not satisfied
Decision period
The IND generally applies a statutory decision period of up to 90 days.
Requests for additional information or complex circumstances may extend the overall processing time.
What does it cost??
Fees
€ 1,499 excl. VAT per application (accompanying family members from € 599 excl. VAT)
Government fees charged by the IND and external costs such as translations, legalisation and third-party expenses are not included, unless stated otherwise. A clear quotation will always be provided in advance.
Our fees cover:
Initial assessment of the situation
Strategic case preparation
Preparation of the application
Full-service assistance throughout the entire immigration process
Guidance until successful completion of the procedure
Need assistance with a startup visa application?
Immigration Services NL assists entrepreneurs with professional guidance throughout the entire immigration process. Please contact us to discuss your situation or request assistance with your application.
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