Global Mobility Services in the Netherlands for Employers, Entrepreneurs and International Employees

FIFEC provides global mobility services in the Netherlands, including work permits, highly skilled migrant visas and immigration support for employers, international employees and non-EU entrepreneurs, with one dedicated point of contact throughout.

Working and doing business internationally can involve complex immigration and global mobility matters. FIFEC supports employers, international employees, and entrepreneurs from outside the EU who wish to establish themselves or start a business in the Netherlands.

We provide guidance throughout the entire process of immigrating, working, living and doing business in the Netherlands: from residence and work permits and immigration procedures to support for international entrepreneurs setting up their business and practical global mobility matters.

With one dedicated point of contact and personal guidance, we ensure a smooth, careful, and efficient process, allowing you to focus on your employees, your business, and your growth in the Netherlands.

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Who Can Benefit from Immigration & Global Mobility Support in the Netherlands?

Employers, international employees, and entrepreneurs from outside the EU may face complex immigration and global mobility requirements when moving to or establishing themselves in the Netherlands.

Whether you are relocating for work, hiring international talent, or planning to establish and operate a business in the Netherlands, the right guidance can help make the process clear and efficient.

  • International employees relocating to the Netherlands for work
  • Employers hiring or relocating international employees
  • Non-EU entrepreneurs planning to establish a business in the Netherlands
  • Business owners and professionals navigating residence and work permit procedures
  • International businesses requiring practical global mobility support

FIFEC provides personal guidance throughout the immigration, relocation, and business establishment process, with one dedicated point of contact to help you navigate the requirements with confidence.

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Why Choose FIFEC?

  • Specialist immigration and global mobility services in the Netherlands
  • Personal guidance for employers, international employees, and entrepreneurs
  • Expert support with residence and work permits and immigration procedures
  • Practical support for international entrepreneurs establishing their business in the Netherlands
  • One dedicated point of contact throughout the entire immigration and mobility process
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Frequently Asked Questions

Global Mobility and Immigration FAQs for the Netherlands

Answers to the most common questions from expats and international entrepreneurs about starting and running a business in the Netherlands.

The highly skilled migrant visa is a Dutch residence permit that allows non-EU professionals with a job offer from an IND-recognised sponsor and a salary above the legal minimum to live and work in the Netherlands, without a labour market test. FIFEC assists both employers and employees with applications and compliance.

Getting a work permit in the Netherlands typically requires a Dutch employer and a valid job offer. Depending on nationality and the type of work, this is either a combined residence and work permit (GVVA) or a separate work permit (TWV) that the employer applies for. Highly skilled migrants do not need a TWV. FIFEC guides employers and employees through the full application process.

Yes. Non-EU citizens can obtain a Dutch work permit, most commonly through an employer-sponsored route such as the highly skilled migrant scheme. Non-EU entrepreneurs can also apply to start a business as self-employed, subject to conditions. FIFEC supports both employees and entrepreneurs through this process.

In 2026, the minimum gross monthly salary (excluding 8% holiday allowance) is €5,942 for highly skilled migrants aged 30 and over and €4,357 for those under 30. A reduced threshold of €3,122 applies to recent graduates and some former search-year permit holders. The IND adjusts these amounts every year, so FIFEC checks the current figures for each application.

Requirements include a job offer from an employer that is a recognised IND sponsor, a gross salary that meets the minimum threshold, and a valid passport. FIFEC helps employers become recognised sponsors and employees navigate the application.

Requirements include a job offer from a recognized Dutch sponsor, a salary meeting the minimum threshold, and valid identification. FIFEC helps both employers become recognized sponsors and employees navigate the application.

Global mobility services help employers, international employees and entrepreneurs manage the practical and legal side of relocating to or working in the Netherlands, including permits, immigration procedures and business establishment support. FIFEC provides this as a single point of contact for the entire process.