Netherlands Self-employed Residence Permit in Netherlands

Netherlands Self-employed Residence Permit · Netherlands visa route

investment · last reviewed 2026-08-08 · all Netherlands routes

A residence route for self-employed applicants whose business activity provides an essential economic contribution in the Netherlands.

Important notes

• Operate a genuine self-employed business or profession and provide a detailed business plan.
• Meet the points-based assessment for personal experience, business plan, and added value to the Dutch economy, unless a treaty exemption applies.
• Provide proof of funds, identity, background, and any professional or sector-specific permissions.
• This is not the one-year startup permit and should not be presented as an ordinary remote-worker visa.
• The assessment focuses on the applicant's business and economic value in the Netherlands.

Official source

Official source: Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service

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