Moving to the Netherlands

Why watch this webinar?

In this first part of our webinar “Immigration: moving to the Netherlands as an entrepreneur”, we talk with experts Gülten Çankaya (Immigration and Naturalisation Service, IND) and Willem Drost (StartupDelta) about which steps to take to start your business in the Netherlands. One of the first requirements for this process is to apply for a visa or residence permit. We will explain which conditions apply and which documents you need. Also, we discuss the business aspect of starting a business and how a facilitator can help you build and grow your business in the Netherlands.

Topics that will be discussed

• How to emigrate to the Netherlands: permits and visa
• Start up your business
• The benefits of using a facilitator
• Your residence permit

Residence permit

The most important condition of the residence permit procedure for starting a business is that you serve an essential interest to the Dutch economy. Gülten explains how the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) will assess your application, using three categories: education and work experience, step-by-step plan of business, and financial plan, and the added value for the Dutch economy. If the Netherlands Enterprise Agency gives a positive advice, the IND will proceed with the application process of the residence permit.

Startup visa

The residence permit for foreign startups is a special residence permit which is valid for a maximum of one year. In this year, you'll be expected to produce or introduce an innovative new product or service. The Netherlands has always been a country of entrepreneurs who formed the foundation for innovation and job creation. A residence permit for foreign startups is a great way to get your boots on the ground in the most exciting start up environment worldwide. There are multiple criteria to fulfill to qualify for the the residence permit for foreign startups, like working together with a facilitator, a business plan and sufficient financial resources. Gülten and Willem explain the requirements and how a facilitator can help you with your innovative startup in the Netherlands.

Watch the entire webinar

This video is part of the webinar 'Starting a business in the Netherlands'. You can also watch the entire video. You can watch our webinar with English subtitles by clicking the 'subtitles' button on the lower right corner of this video.