Programmes/Netherlands/Startup Visa
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Startup Visa

NetherlandsEntrepreneurmedium confidence

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

Investment
Facilitated by accredited mentor organization
Processing
4 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
Standard Dutch rates. 30% ruling available for qualifyi…%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
90
Interest
Low
Trend
Cooling -35%
Demand score39/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes
PR after5.0 years
Dual citizenshipβ€”
Remote workYes
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto acceptedβ€”
Same-sex recognisedβ€”
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew

medium confidence

Highlights

  • Requires partnership with accredited mentor
  • Focus on innovative business ideas
  • Pathway to permanent residency
  • Minimum stay of 183 days per year
  • Supports startup ecosystem

What could change

Changes in startup regulations could impact program accessibility.

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Tax Notes

Standard Dutch income tax rates apply, with a maximum rate of 49.5%. The 30% ruling may be available for qualifying workers.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: medium

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People also ask

What is a start up visa in the Netherlands?
What is the Dutch 'startup visa'? The residence permit for startups allows ambitious entrepreneurs from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland to apply for a temporary residence permit for the Netherlands. It gives entrepreneurs 1 year to launch their innovative business.
Can a US citizen live in the Netherlands?
If a person is not a national of an EU country, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland or Switzerland, they can live in the Netherlands provided they meet certain conditions. And they need to hold a residence permit.
Can a foreigner start a business in the Netherlands?
You can start a business in the Netherlands while you live abroad. You must have structural physical business activities in the Netherlands and you need to have a business address to do so. This step-by-step plan serves as a guideline to help you start your business from abroad.
How much money is required for a Netherlands visa?
How much does a Netherlands visa cost for Indian applicants? The fee is INR 8,650 for adults and INR 4,320 for children aged 6 to 11, plus any applicable service charges.

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