Last updated 2026-05-18
Work visa to Netherlands for U.S. citizens
Employment visa, Business visa
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, business
, work
, other
, long stay
Visa overview
Permits entry to the Netherlands for long-term business activities, such as managing operations, business development, or extended professional engagements. Requires an invitation from a host company or confirmation of activities in the Netherlands, proof of financial means, and accommodation. For travelling to the Netherlands is issued MVV visa sticker. To apply for this visa sticker, a residence permit must be approved with the letter from the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND). Some nationalities and EU residents are exempt from MVV visa requirement.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 5 years
Consular fee
€85 (~$99) - €423 (~$491)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Self-employed visa
Eligible individuals
Foreign self-employed national.
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€423 (~$491)
Start-up visa
Eligible individuals
Foreign self-employed national working in start-up
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€423 (~$491)
Start-up visa for essential personnel
Eligible individuals
Employee of start-up
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 3 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€423 (~$491)
Employment visa (GVVA)
Eligible individuals
Foreign paid employee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 3 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€254 (~$295) - €423 (~$491)
Employment visa
Eligible individuals
Foreign paid employee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 3 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€85 (~$99) - €423 (~$491)
ICT visa
Eligible individuals
Manager, specialist, trainee
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 3 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€423 (~$491)
Job seeker visa
Eligible individuals
Highly educated foreigner
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 1 year
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$254
Researcher visa
Eligible individuals
Researcher
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 5 years
Duration of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€254 (~$295)
ITR worker visa
Eligible individuals
Worker of the International Trade Regulation process
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 3 years
Duration of stay:
3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€423 (~$491)
Cross-border worker visa
Eligible individuals
Employee of EU, EEA or Switzerland company
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 2 years
Duration of stay:
2 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€85 (~$99)
Highly skilled worker visa
Eligible individuals
Non-EU/EEA or Switzerland national with specialized skills
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 5 years
Duration of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
€423 (~$491)