Paid Employment Residence Permit
🇳🇱 Netherlands visas · Work
What it is
Residence permit for paid employment where a separate work permit (TWV) is held or not required.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Valid for a maximum of 3 years; those free on the labour market receive a permit valid for a maximum of 5 years.
- Processing time
- Up to 13 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- 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 (work in employment, incl. single permit)
- EUR 423
- Proof of funds (gross SV per month, 2026 norm)
- EUR 2,337 per month
Key requirements
- Job offer from a Dutch employer
- Work permit (TWV) where required
Working on this visa
Work for the employer named in the permit; a TWV may be required. Free on the labour market after 5 years (permit then valid up to 5 years).
Money you must show
gross SV per month, 2026 norm
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.