

Dutch (Netherlands) Work PermitFor working in the Netherlands (Holland), a non-EU employee has to obtain a Dutch (Netherlands) work permit (tewerkstellingsvergunning- TWV) by the IND, unless he falls under a particular exemption. For working in the Netherlands (Holland), a non-EU employee has to obtain a Dutch (Netherlands) work permit (tewerkstellingsvergunning- TWV) by the IND, unless he falls under a particular exemption. The next categories of employees must have a Dutch (Netherlands) work permit:
These groups of non-EEA citizens do no need a Dutch (Netherlands) work permit:
Moreover, not only employees are obliged to have a work permit. Interns, volunteers, free-lancers, officials and self-employed (with certain exemptions) must also submit a request for a work permit. A Dutch (Netherlands) work permit is valid only for employee and work for which he applied. If an employer will decide to put employee on another vacancy than employee initially applied for, then employer has to get a new work permit. The same is true if an employer wants to recruit an employee from another enterprise, where employee has already received a work permit. Only Dutch (Netherlands) employers can file an application for a work permit for the non-EU national. According to the Foreign Nationals Employment Act (Wet Arbeid Vreemdelingen), they are under obligation to show that other Dutch (Netherlands) or EU candidates can not fill the vacancy. The following procedure has to take place:
The whole procedure takes approximately 5 weeks before decision will be issued. This is so called "the key priority labour force” test, a protective measure for saving local labour markets. UWV Werkbedrijf makes a decision concerning the type of work permit. The following Dutch (Netherlands) work permits may be granted:
Besides, an employee needs also to receive a Dutch (Netherlands) residence permit, if he is planning to work more than 3 months or visa, if he will work less than 3 months. In order to be eligible for a residence permit with the purpose of work, first the candidate’s Dutch (Netherlands) work permit has to be approved. The duration of this procedure depends from the nationality of the candidate. A successful Dutch (Netherlands) work permit application requires a good preparation. Business Legal Consultancy can assist in this tedious process. |
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