Residence permit for foreign startups / self-employed residence permit in Netherlands

Residence permit for foreign startups / self-employed residence permit · Netherlands visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Netherlands routes

A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.

Important notes

• Startup permit allows a maximum 1-year stay to work as an entrepreneur; requires cooperation with an experienced facilitator/mentor and innovative business.
• At the end of year 1, applicant may apply for self-employed residence or another permit if conditions are met.
• Work as entrepreneur for the startup/self-employed activity.

Official source

Official source: Netherlands official source

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇦🇹 Austria Red-White-Red Card for Start-up Founders / Self-employed Key Workers Open this route → 🇧🇪 Belgium Professional Card + long-stay visa D for self-employed activity Open this route → 🇫🇮 Finland Residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur / residence permit for an entrepreneur Open this route → 🇭🇺 Hungary Residence permit for guest investor / guest self-employment Open this route →

Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.