Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
ITR worker visa in Netherlands for Canadian citizens
ITR worker visa — what you need to know
Allows staff of companies visit the Netherlands and work temporarily without a work permit under the International Trade Regulation where the employee works at a foreign company that collaborates with a Dutch company in a project or joint venture.
The work must be carried out as part of a process approved by the UWV under the International Trade Regulation
The employer must first apply for approval of the entire international project or process
The residence permit is issued for up to 3 years
Application process: approval of the international project by the UWV → registration of the employee → application for an MVV and residence permit → entry into the Netherlands → obtaining the residence card
The residence permit can be renewed if the project continues
An individual TWV work permit is not required for the approved work
A residence permit is not required if the work lasts less than 3 months
After 5 years of residence, the holder may apply for permanent residence
Suitable for equipment installation, staff training and other international commercial projects
Eligible individuals:
- Worker of the International Trade Regulation process
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed 3 months. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of one or more member states.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
Residence visa
Category
Work visas