Netherlands
Kingdom of the Netherlands
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5 Years
Dual citizenship
Restrictive/Conditional
Birthright
No
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
49.5%
Corporate tax
25.8%
Territorial tax
No
Wealth tax
Yes
Crypto tax
Capital Gains
Unemployment
3.54%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
7
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Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Treaty-based self-employment residence for US nationals starting a business in the Netherlands.
Startup Visa (Netherlands)
Entrepreneur
1-year residence permit for founders working with a recognised Dutch startup facilitator.
Partner residence (Dutch national or resident sponsor)
Family
Residence permit for partners, spouses, and registered partners of Dutch residents and citizens.
Dutch Student residence permit
Study
Study residence for international students enrolled at Dutch higher-education institutions.
EU Blue Card (Netherlands)
Sponsored work
Dutch implementation of the EU Blue Card for highly qualified non-EU workers.
Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)
Sponsored work
Primary sponsored work route for high-skill workers hired by IND-recognised sponsors.
Orientation year (Zoekjaar)
Unsponsored work
Free 1-year permit to live and work in the Netherlands while you look for a job โ open to recent graduates of Dutch universities or top-ranked global universities. No job offer needed to apply.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Europe/Amsterdam
Timezone
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Population
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