To hire a non-EU employee in the Netherlands in 2025, a company must apply for a work/residence permit. The only exception is an asylum seeker with a valid residence status, who is allowed to work without further ado. 

– Highly skilled migrant, your company must be a recognized sponsor for the Dutch immigration Authorities IND and there are salary requirements.

– Intra-corporate transferee, your company does not necessarily have to recognized sponsorand there are salary requirements.

– EU Blue Card, your company does not necessarily have to recognized sponsorand there are salary requirements.

– Graduates with a valid residence permit for an orientation year.

– Researcher (Directive 2016/801)

– Start-up staff

– Asylum seeker with valid residence status

– Paid employment GVVA: For stays longer than 90 days. To be applied for via the IND. Please note that this is a complex application, where you must prove that you have recruited in the EU without success. 

– Work permit TWV: For asylum seekers who have been in the procedure for more than 6 months.

Business visa, work permit or single permit (GVVA):

1) Business visa; non-EU employees who are in the Netherlands for a maximum of 90 days in a period of 180 days for the following reasons need a business visa (C visa):

– Visit to a customer, supplier or business partner
– Participation in a trade show or conference
– Education Negotiations or contract negotiations
CAUTION! The employee may not perform any other work than the above!

2) Work permit TWV: For short stays (less than 90 days) that fall outside the scope of a business visa. 

Anywr Netherlands offers immigration, 30% ruling and relocation services. We work with third parties for other related services, such as the physical move or other tax advice. Depending on your workforce, your company culture and budget, you can offer packages, from self-service to red carpet services. Anywr Netherlands ensures a good new start!