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America | USA

Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) If you are a US national and you would like to set up a business in the Netherlands, you can make use of very favorable regulations to work and reside in the Netherlands. No work permit is required. Why? US nationals may invoke the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT). The […]

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Bolivia

In the context of the Dutch-Bolivian Trade Agreement, Bolivian nationals find a simplified pathway to obtain a residence permit for starting a business in the Netherlands compared to other non-EU citizens. This agreement facilitates a smoother process for a residence permit for Bolivians entrepreneurs. For other forms of employment, however, Bolivians must secure work authorization. […]

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Japan

Japanese-Dutch Trade agreement For Japanese nationals it is less complicated to obtain a residence permit to start a business in the Netherlands than for other non-EU nationals. This is due to the Japanese-Dutch Trade agreement. For any other type of work, Japanese must obtain work authorization.  Starting a business in the Netherlands To start a company […]

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Turkey

Association Treaty To Turkish nationals and their family members more favorable rules apply than to other non-EU migrants, thanks to an Association Treaty between the EU and Turkey. This Association Treaty is applicable to Turkish citizens and their (Turkish or non-Turkish) family members. In this respect, family members are: Working in the Netherlands There are several options […]

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Brexit and dual nationality

Last update: 6 December 2023 Are you a British citizen living in the Netherlands or are you a spouse or (registered) partner of a Dutch citizen and would you like to know if and how you can acquire Dutch nationality without losing your British nationality? In this article you will find information about naturalisation, Brexit […]

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