Dutch startup visa, one year after the launch

February 9, 2016
By Andre Beukes LLM
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Dutch startup visa, one year after the launch

As of 2015, the Dutch startup visa makes it possible for ambitious entrepreneurs to apply for a temporary residence permit for the Netherlands. The so-called residence permit ‘scheme for start-ups’ affords ambitious entrepreneurs one year to launch an innovative business. A prerequisite is that this start-up must be guided by an experienced mentor (facilitator) that is based in the Netherlands.

One year after the launch we are proud to show you a brief overview of the applications in 2015.

More information on the residence permit on the site of the IND

StartupDelta is working on the roll out a European startup Visa.

At at the informal meeting of Ministers responsible for research and innovation in January 27th 2016 (during the Dutch European presidency), Neelie Kroes launched the proposal on a European Startup Visa. The proposal was received with great enthusiasm.

You can read Neelie Kroes’ speech on the press page

Andre Beukes LLM

André Beukes is an EU Management Consultant to international companies doing business in Europe. He provides clients with practical business support that makes a real difference doing business in the EU. “Put simply, I am here to help you meet your challenges. I believe in the importance of doing things correctly, meaning risks are reduced and problems are avoided.”

Working in the Netherlands