Netherlands Work Visa for Indians

About Netherlands Work Visa

When planning to work in the Netherlands, it is important to understand the process of getting a Netherlands work visa. If you plan to stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days either to work, study or live; you would need to apply for a Residence Permit. 

Additionally, you would also need a Long Stay Visa or MVV (machtiging tot voorlopig verblijf in Dutch), which authorises a temporary stay. Often, MVV might be referred to as a provisional residence permit.

You can travel to the Netherlands with the MVV sticker on your passport and later make an appointment to collect the residence permit from the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) office.

There are certain situations when you would need to apply for a Single Permit (GVVA) for paid employment in the Netherlands. Your sponsor (employer) can submit a GVVA for both residence and work permit to IND. It is a combined Admission and Residence (TEV) application. You can also apply for TEV at the Dutch embassy or consulate.

If you are from India and looking to find employment in the Netherlands, there are specific steps and requirements you must follow to secure your Netherlands work visa. Before moving to discuss the details, let's learn about some key facts about the country.

Documents Required for a Netherlands Work Visa for Indians

To apply for a Netherlands work visa, you will need to collect several important documents to show that you meet all the the requirements for this Netherlands visa application. You may apply for a Long-Stay visa through a sponsor (usually your employer).

After the application is successfully processed, your sponsor will receive an approval letter or 'inwilligingsbrief' (in Dutch) from the IND. This letter explains the required documents to be produced on appointment to apply for an MVV at the embassy or consulate general.

Here's a comprehensive list of the documents:

Based on the type of residence permit you are applying for; you would need to show proof of income for the required amounts. These are defined in terms of Gross SV (sociaalverzekeringsloon or sv-loon in Dutch) Salary. It is the amount on which wage tax and national insurance contributions are calculated.

Here's a breakdown of the amounts from July 01, 204, till December 31, 2024.

Additional Documents for Netherlands Work Visa

Depending on the type of residence permit, some additional documents might be required. Here's an overview:

Types of Netherlands Work Visa

There are different Netherlands work visa types available depending on your job and reason for moving to the country. Each visa has different criteria and is suited for various employment situations.

Here's a list of the different types of residence permits for the purpose of work.

How to Apply for a Netherlands Work Visa

To apply for your Netherlands work visa, follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Get a job offer from a company in the Netherlands.

Step 2: Your employer can apply for a Long-Stay Visa (MVV) and Residence Permit on your behalf by submitting the application with IND. Otherwise, you may also apply on your own with either the Dutch embassy or consulate or through the IND website.

Step 3: Based on your requirements and eligibility, select the type of residence permit.

Step 4: Collect all the required documents.

Step 5: Complete the application form for MVV and the specific type of residence permit you are applying for.

Step 6: Pay the Netherland visa application fee.

Step 7: Provide biometric data wherever required.

Step 8: Submit your application and wait for processing.

Step 9: Wait for approval and collect your Netherland visa.

Netherlands Work Visa Fees

The cost of applying for a Netherlands work visa varies slightly. In general, the Netherlands work visa fee structure for a Residence Permit is as follows:

*Visa fee subject to exchange rate fluctuations

How to Track the Status of Netherlands Work Visa for Indians

You can track your Netherlands work visa status in either of the following ways:

1. Contact the Dutch embassy or consulate directly where you applied either by phone or email.
2. If an online application was made through IND by your employer, use their online portal using your application reference number.
3. Track your MVV status:
   You can use your "track and trace code" to check the MVV status.
   • Go to Netherlands Global Online
   • Select the Country, Name and Language. Click Submit.
   • Next, provide your Tracking number. Click submit to check the status.
4. Track your Netherlands work visa status with IND:
   The step-by-step process for tracking the status of your Netherlands work visa using the "My IND" portal is as follows:
   Logging In
   • Go to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (Netherlands) IND website and click on My IND from the top right-hand corner.
   • Log in using your DigiD credentials.

Checking Your Netherland Visa Application Status

1. Once logged in, you will see a list of options.
2. Click on the "Applications" tab to see the progress of your application.
3. Click on the "Residence Permit" tab to see the type you have.

Additional Documents

• Upload any additional documents needed for your application.

Checking the Decision

• Once a decision has been made, the application will still be visible on My IND for 28 days until the application decision period has expired.

With these steps, you can check the status of your Netherlands work visa application with IND.