Your route to living and working in the Netherlands
Independent immigration advice from Eindhoven – for work, business, family and Dutch citizenship.
Four ways to the Netherlands
Each route has its own dedicated website with full requirements, steps and costs.
Work
For employees and professionals hired by a Dutch employer.
EU Blue Cardbluecardvisa.nl → Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM)hsmvisa.nl → Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT)ictvisa.nl →Business
For founders and self-employed entrepreneurs.
Startup visastartup-visa.nl → DAFT – US entrepreneursdaft-nl.com → DJTT – Japanese entrepreneursdjtt-nl.com → ETTA – Turkish entrepreneursetta-nl.com →Family
For joining a partner or family member in the Netherlands.
Family reunificationfamily-visa.nl → Partner visapartner-visa.nl →Stay & citizenship
For long-term residents planning their future here.
EU long-term residenceeu-permanent.nl → Dutch citizenshipdutch-citizenship.nl → Dutch passportdutch-passport.nl →Visa or residence permit?
Most routes start with an MVV – a 90-day entry visa. In the Netherlands you then collect your residence permit from the IND. Some nationalities (for example Japan, the US and Canada) don't need an MVV and apply for the permit directly. We'll tell you which applies to you.
How it works
Free intake
In a free 30-minute call we look at your nationality and your work, business or family situation.
Your route
We pick the residence route that fits and explain costs and timeline.
Application
We prepare the documents and file with the IND – including the MVV entry visa where needed.
Arrival
Collect your residence card and get settled in the Netherlands.
Hazhir Yari
Founder & immigration advisor
For 20 years I have helped people build a new life in the Netherlands – professionals, entrepreneurs and families. I speak 11 languages, so you can discuss your plans in the language you are most comfortable with.
Every case starts with a free 30-minute conversation. You get a clear answer on which route fits you, what it takes and what it costs.
Yari Immigration Services is an independent advisory firm. We are not part of, or affiliated with, the IND or any Dutch government body.
Book your free consultation
The first 30 minutes are free. Fill in the form, or contact us directly.