Moving to Netherlands

Free guides to studying, working and living in Netherlands, updated as the rules change.

The Netherlands welcomes students, highly skilled migrants, entrepreneurs and families. These guides explain who each residence permit is for and how to apply; applications are decided by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).

Active immigration programs

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Study Business & Finance in the Netherlands

A business, finance, or economics master's in the Netherlands comes with a full year to find work after graduating no job offer needed to apply.

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Netherlands Work Visa for Skilled Migrants

The Netherlands runs one of Europe's fastest, most employer-friendly work permits for skilled professionals no Dutch required, with a real tax break built in. Here's how it works.

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