Last updated 16 October 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Cross-border worker visa in Netherlands for Canadian citizens
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Cross-border worker visa — what you need to know
Issued to employees of foreign companies (EU, EEA or Switzerland) who will work in the Netherlands at a client for 2 years at most.
The applicant works for an employer registered in another EU or EEA country or in Switzerland
The applicant must retain a valid residence permit and work authorisation in the employer’s country
The work is performed temporarily for a specific client in the Netherlands
The foreign employer must register the posting through postedworkers.nl
The maximum duration of the work assignment and residence permit is 2 years
Application process: contract between the foreign employer and the client → notification through postedworkers.nl → residence permit application → entry into the Netherlands or start of the temporary project → work for the specified client
An employment contract with a Dutch employer is not required
A TWV work permit is not required to work for the specified client
The applicant may retain their employment contract and immigration status in another EU country
The residence permit can be renewed if the project has not been completed and the total stay has not yet reached 2 years
Eligible individuals:
- Employee of EU
- EEA or Switzerland company
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