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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Turkey
Association Agreement between the European Union and Turkey Last update: 18 September 2024 For Turkish nationals and their family members who come to live or work in the Netherlands, sometimes different and more favorable rules apply compared to regular migrants from outside the EU. This is because of the Association Agreement between the EU and […]
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 […]
