Choose what you need — we will guide you step-by-step and help with documents and submissions.
Simple view of how most cases run. Steps can vary by permit type.
Coverage across major cities and regions.
Below is a helpful overview. Exact timelines depend on case complexity, permit type, and completeness of documents.
| Permit / Service | Best for | Typical steps | Decision / processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM) | Skilled professionals with recognised sponsor employer | Job offer → document check → IND submission |
Target: around 2 weeks if submitted by a recognised sponsor with a complete file.
General maximum: up to 90 days depending on case. |
| Single Permit (GVVA) | Combined work and residence permit pathway | Employer documents → IND submission → decision → arrival steps |
Maximum decision period: around 90 days.
Target with complete file: around 7 weeks. |
| EU Blue Card | Eligible high-skilled roles under EU Blue Card rules | Employer submission → IND decision |
Fee: approximately €423.
Decision period: may be around 30 days depending on the case. |
| TWV / Worker Registration | Administrative steps after approval or arrival | Appointments → document collection → registration completion | Varies by municipality and appointment availability. |
| Job Placement (NL-wide) | Finding suitable employment across the Netherlands | Profile → matching → interview support → offer | Depends on sector and employer timelines. |
Fees may change yearly depending on permit type and official authority updates.
| Item | Who pays | Fee (EUR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work residence permit applications | Employer / applicant | €423 | Common work-related residence permit fee depending on permit category. |
| Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM) permit | Usually employer | €423 | Usually handled by a recognised sponsor employer. |
| EU Blue Card permit | Employer / applicant | €423 | Fee may vary if rules are updated officially. |
| Recognition as sponsor (standard) | Employer | €5,080 | Applies when an employer needs recognised sponsor status. |
| Recognition as sponsor (small business reduced fee) | Employer | €2,539 | Reduced fee may apply to eligible small businesses. |
| MVV entry visa | Applicant / employer | Depends on case | Depends on purpose of stay and local embassy or consulate requirements. |
Send your requirement and we will reply with the best pathway for your case.
✅ Faster decisions are more likely when the employer is a recognised sponsor and the file is complete.
✅ GVVA can take up to around 90 days, with faster decisions possible for complete applications.
✅ EU Blue Card application fee is approximately €423.