Essential Start-up Personnel Residence Permit
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Essential Start-up Personnel Residence Permit
Essential Start-up Personnel Residence Permit
Netherlands · Work
What it is
Residence permit for essential staff joining an innovative Dutch start-up.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Per the permit; see the IND.
- Processing time
- Up to 13 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 3 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- How to apply
- Online
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (first application/extension)
- EUR 423
- Proof of funds (gross per month, 2026 required amount)
- EUR 3,122 per month
Key requirements
- Employed by a qualifying innovative start-up
- Key/essential role
- Meets the salary condition
Working on this visa
Work for the start-up as essential personnel; the permit follows the employment contract term.
Money you must show
gross per month, 2026 required amount
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.