Netherlands · Work
Netherlands Work permit (single permit)
Income needed: €2,337+ a month ≈ $2,610
Single permit for paid employment (gecombineerde vergunning)
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Key facts
Work permit (single permit) is a work route for Netherlands. Applicants need income of €2,337+ a month ≈ $2,610. You can stay 3 yrs, renewable. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- €2,337+ a month ≈ $2,610
- Government fees
- €423 ≈ $470
- Processing
- Up to 90 days
- First stay
- 3 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee €423 ≈ $470; income to show €2,337+/mo ≈ $2,610; decision: up to 90 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€423 ≈ $470
- EUR 423 (≈ $470)IND application fee for a first application including the single permit; an extension also costs EUR 423 (≈ $470).
Shown, not spent€2,337+/mo ≈ $2,610
- EUR 2,337 a month (≈ $2,610)Required gross SV salary per month without holiday allowance (EUR 2,523.96 (≈ $2,820) with), valid 1 July to 31 December 2026.
RenewalRenewable
Extend before the permit expires; the permit is valid up to 3 years, or up to 5 years after 5 years on a work permit.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
After holding a valid residence permit for 5 years you can apply for permanent residence.
CitizenshipAfter 5 years of residence
Naturalisation needs 5 consecutive years in the Kingdom of the Netherlands on a valid residence permit, a permit with a non-temporary purpose when you apply, and the civic integration exam at level A2.
ProcessingUp to 90 days
The IND must decide within 90 days; shorter periods can apply in some situations.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Your employer applies in the Netherlands, or you apply at a Dutch embassy or consulate abroad.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Netherlands
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply4
- The applicant is a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national who has a Dutch employer.
- The employer is registered with the Chamber of Commerce where the Commercial Register Act requires it.
- The employer first looked for staff in the Netherlands and EU/EEA and registered the vacancy with UWV.
- The employer pays the normal collective-agreement salary and arranges proper housing.
What you must show2
- The gross SV salary is at least EUR 2,337 (≈ $2,610) per month without holiday allowance (EUR 2,523.96 (≈ $2,820) with).
- The application fee is EUR 423, (≈ $470) which the employer cannot charge to the employee.
Documents1
- The application form lists the documents; foreign documents are legalised and translated.
Steps1
- The employer applies to the IND for the MVV and single permit together, by post.
After you arrive1
- After 5 years in a row on work permits the holder no longer needs a work permit and can switch to free-to-work status.
When you become tax resident
How Netherlands decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 3 years at first, renewable
- Tax residence
Residence determined by durable ties to the Netherlands rather than a fixed day count.
- Income tax
Work and home income for people under retirement age: 35.75% up to EUR38,883, (≈ $43,400) 37.56% to EUR78,426 (≈ $87,600) and 49.5% above.
All tax rules for Netherlands Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Accommodation
The employer pays the normal collective-agreement salary and arranges proper housing
- Certified translation
The application form lists the documents
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Combined residence and work permit (GVVA) for paid employment other than highly skilled migrant; income requirement of EUR 2,337 (≈ $2,610) gross SV salary per month from 1 July 2026. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least EUR 2,337 a month (≈ $2,610) · Required gross SV salary per month without holiday allowance (EUR 2,523.96 (≈ $2,820) with), valid 1 July to 31 December 2026. 1 3
- A fee of EUR 423 (≈ $470) · IND application fee for a first application including the single permit; an extension also costs EUR 423 (≈ $470). 2 3
Requirements
- The applicant is a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national who has a Dutch employer. 3
- The employer is registered with the Chamber of Commerce where the Commercial Register Act requires it. 3
- The employer first looked for staff in the Netherlands and EU/EEA and registered the vacancy with UWV. 3
- The employer pays the normal collective-agreement salary and arranges proper housing. 3
- The gross SV salary is at least EUR 2,337 (≈ $2,610) per month without holiday allowance (EUR 2,523.96 (≈ $2,820) with). 1 3
- The application fee is EUR 423, (≈ $470) which the employer cannot charge to the employee. 3
- The application form lists the documents; foreign documents are legalised and translated. 3
- The employer applies to the IND for the MVV and single permit together, by post. 3
- After 5 years in a row on work permits the holder no longer needs a work permit and can switch to free-to-work status. 3
Stay
- The single permit is valid for a maximum of 3 years, or 5 years after 5 years on a work permit, and 1 year for supply-of-goods employees.
- First stay: up to 36 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Work for the sponsoring employer; a new employer must apply for a new permit.
Official sources
- Required amounts: income requirements (valid 2026) · Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service: fees for residence permit applications · Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) · checked 2026-10-11
- Single Permit: GVVA · Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) · checked 2026-10-11
- Becoming a Dutch national through naturalisation · Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) · checked 2026-10-11
Work permit (single permit) and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work permit (single permit) | Needs income of €2,337+ a month ≈ $2,610 | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| Blue Card | Needs income from €4,754 a month ≈ $5,310 | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Start-up personnel permit | Needs income of €3,122+ a month ≈ $3,490 | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| Highly Skilled Migrant | Needs income from €3,122 a month ≈ $3,490 | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Blue Card Portugal | Needs income from €1,726 a month ≈ $1,930 | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Work permit (single permit)?
Income of at least EUR 2,337 a month (≈ $2,610). Required gross SV salary per month without holiday allowance (EUR 2,523.96 (≈ $2,820) with), valid 1 July to 31 December 2026. A fee of EUR 423 (≈ $470). IND application fee for a first application including the single permit; an extension also costs EUR 423 (≈ $470).
How long can I stay on the Work permit (single permit)?
The single permit is valid for a maximum of 3 years, or 5 years after 5 years on a work permit, and 1 year for supply-of-goods employees.
How long does the Work permit (single permit) take to process?
The IND must decide within 90 days; shorter periods can apply in some situations.
Can I work on the Work permit (single permit)?
Work for the sponsoring employer; a new employer must apply for a new permit.
Who can apply for the Work permit (single permit)?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Work permit (single permit) lead to permanent residence in Netherlands?
Time on the Work permit (single permit) counts toward permanent residence in Netherlands, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence. Time on the Work permit (single permit) counts toward citizenship, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Work permit (single permit) holders taxed in Netherlands?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Work permit (single permit). The standard rules apply: Work and home income for people under retirement age: 35.75% up to EUR38,883, (≈ $43,400) 37.56% to EUR78,426 (≈ $87,600) and 49.5% above.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Required amounts: income requirements (valid 2026) · Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) · checked 2026-10-10
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service: fees for residence permit applications · Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) · checked 2026-10-11
- Single Permit: GVVA · Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) · checked 2026-10-11
- Becoming a Dutch national through naturalisation · Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) · checked 2026-10-11
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