Immigrate to Netherlands
Explore Netherlands immigration pathways including Highly Skilled Migrant, DAFT, and startup visas.
The Netherlands offers the Highly Skilled Migrant visa, Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa, and startup visa. Amsterdam is a major European tech and business hub.
Netherlands: key facts
- Population: 18M+
- Gdp Per Capita: $57,000
- Hsm Min Salary: €46,107
- Official Language: Dutch
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant visa?
The HSM visa allows companies recognized by the IND to hire non-EU skilled workers with streamlined processing, typically within 2 weeks.
What is the DAFT visa?
The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty visa allows US citizens to start a business in the Netherlands with only €4,500 in investment.
Netherlands programs and comparisons
- Startup Visa – Startup Visa
- Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant – Skilled Worker
- Netherlands DAFT (US/Japan/Turkey) – Startup Visa
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