Netherlands Netherlands Startup Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Program
Netherlands Startup Visa
Local Name
Verblijfsvergunning startup
Type
Startup
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
12 months
One-year residence permit for non-EU entrepreneurs developing an innovative product or service under guidance of a government-recognised facilitator.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
EUR 1,698/mo
(~$1,953 USD)
Application Fee
$486
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Endorsement Required
Facilitator
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Progressive income tax up to 49.5%
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
both
Processing Time
30–90 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
Local Representative
Required
📝 NOTES
Only 1 year — must transition to self-employed permit after. Requires a written agreement with a reliable facilitator, an innovative product/service or business method, an active role in the company, and a step-by-step plan toward a viable business.
📋 ALSO IN NETHERLANDS
Netherlands also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Self-Employed Residence Permit (digital nomad visa)