Netherlands Startup Residence Permit in Netherlands

Netherlands Startup Residence Permit · Netherlands visa route

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

A temporary residence route for founders building an innovative business with an approved facilitator in the Netherlands.

Important notes

• Develop an innovative product or service and work with a facilitator approved under the Dutch startup scheme.
• Submit a step-by-step plan, evidence of the facilitator relationship, and proof of sufficient means of support.
• Show that the applicant will actively work on the startup and meet the IND and Netherlands Enterprise Agency requirements.
• This is the startup-founder route; it is separate from the self-employed residence permit.
• The facilitator and innovative-business conditions are central to the application.

Official source

Official source: Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service

Also look at similar visas from these countries

🇳🇱 Netherlands Netherlands Self-employed Residence Permit A residence route for self-employed applicants whose business activity provides an essential economic contribution in the Netherlands. Open this route → 🇦🇹 Austria Red-White-Red Card for Start-up Founders A residence route for founders establishing an innovative business in Austria. Open this route → 🇲🇹 Malta Malta Startup Residence Programme A residence route for founders establishing an approved, innovative and scalable startup in Malta. Open this route → 🇮🇹 Italy Italia Startup Visa A dedicated route for non-EU founders establishing or joining an innovative startup in Italy. 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.