Netherlands Digital Nomad Visa — Self-Employed Residence Permit
🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Visa Name
Self-Employed Residence Permit
Local Name
Verblijfsvergunning zelfstandig ondernemer
Program Type
Freelancer visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Max Duration
60 months
Income Requirement
$1,566/month
($18,800/year)
Application Fee
$1,365
Tax Status
Standard
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
Yes
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
No
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Standard
Tax Rate
49.0%
Tax Regime
30% Ruling (if eligible)
Regime Duration
5 years
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
5 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy, in country
Processing Time
30–90 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Netherlands has NO dedicated digital nomad visa. Self-Employed Residence Permit uses a scoring system: personal experience, business plan quality, and added value to Netherlands. US and Japanese citizens benefit from DAFT/DJTT treaties with lower requirements. Application fee is high (~EUR 1,265). The 30% Ruling tax benefit may be available to highly skilled migrants (30% of salary tax-free for 5 years). Progressive tax up to 49.5%. Minimum gross profit ~EUR 1,300/mo including holiday allowance.
🏠 ALSO IN NETHERLANDS
Netherlands also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Netherlands DAFT Treaty Visa (freelancer)
- Netherlands Startup Visa (startup)