Researcher Short-Term Mobility (Directive EU 2016/801)
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Researcher Short-Term Mobility (Directive EU 2016/801)
Researcher Short-Term Mobility (Directive EU 2016/801)
Netherlands · Work
What it is
Short-term mobility in the Netherlands for researchers already holding a permit in another EU member state.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 180 days within any 360-day period. No Dutch residence permit is required; the other EU country's researcher permit remains valid.
- Processing time
- Up to 4 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 6 months
- Path to permanent residence
- No
- Dependants
- 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 (free of charge (notification))
- EUR 0
Key requirements
- Researcher permit from another EU member state
- Hosting agreement with a Dutch research institution
Working on this visa
May carry out research in the Netherlands without a work permit (TWV); accompanying family members may not work.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.