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Netherlands Updates Residence and Work Permit Processing Under EU Directive 2024/1233

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From May 22, 2026, EU Directive 2024/1233 changes how the Netherlands processes residence and work permits, affecting categories including paid employment, highly skilled migrants, EU Blue Card, researchers, work experience, and orientation year graduates. First-time applications may face longer processing times under the new rules.

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