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6 programmes for residency, citizenship and tax optimisation.

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Dual citizenship

Digital Nomad(1)

Netherlands Orientation Year (Zoekjaar)

The Netherlands Orientation Year allows recent graduates of top 200 universities worldwide to spend 1 year in the Netherlands. The 30% Ruling allows 30% of salary to be paid tax-free.

Entrepreneur(2)

Self-employed Residence Permit

Standard Dutch rates up to 49.5%. 30% ruling only for employees, not self-employed Points scored on education, business plan, added value to Netherlands. Competitive.

Cost

Viable business plan + points-based assessment

Processing

4 months

Startup Visa

Standard Dutch rates. 30% ruling available for qualifying incoming workers Must partner with accredited mentor. Innovative business required. Highly competitive process.

Cost

Facilitated by accredited mentor organization

Processing

4 months

Tax Regime(1)

Netherlands 30% Tax Ruling

Netherlands's special tax regime offers reduced or flat-rate taxation for qualifying new residents on foreign-source income. Designed to attract high-net-worth individuals and international professionals.

Cost

30% of salary tax-free for 5 years

Processing

2 months

Citizenship by Descent(1)

Dutch Citizenship by Descent

Dutch citizenship passes through a Dutch parent. Rules differ for children born before and after 1985. Children born after 1985 to a Dutch parent are automatically Dutch. Those born before 1985 to a Dutch mother may need to apply through a specific procedure.

Skilled Worker(1)

Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)

The Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant permit for workers with a job offer from a recognised sponsor company. Minimum salary threshold applies.

Cost

Employer-sponsored; minimum monthly salary €5,942 (age 30+) or €4,357 (under 30)

Processing

2 months

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