Short, useful reads on visas, naturalisation, appointments, and tax topics.
Dutch unrestricted labour permit (Arbeid vrij toegestaan): what holders can and cannot do, including risks of running a business or family company employment.
A comprehensive guide to arbeid in loondienst, the Dutch regular employment visa: GVVA, TWV, salary norms, Ukrainian exemption and the TWV-free permit.
Learn what to do when your Dutch student visa is at risk due to insufficient study progress. Understand the 50% credit rule, school procedures, and legal options to protect your residence permit.
Learn what the IND means by independent, sustainable and sufficient income for Dutch family reunification, permanent residence and EU long-term resident permits.
Learn why Ukrainians under Temporary Protection need a TWV for self-employment and how to plan your residence strategy before the March 2027 deadline.
What happens if you lose your job while your Dutch long-term residence application is pending? Key legal rules, income tests, and steps to protect your case.
Learn about residence gaps (verblijfsgat) in the Netherlands — what causes them, how they affect permanent residence, and how recent policy changes can help.
Learn your legal options for staying in the Netherlands after a relationship ends. Covers partner visa rules, IND notification, residence permit changes, and pathways to independent status.
A comprehensive guide to the Dutch self-employment residence permit, covering the RVO three-part assessment, required documents, the core paradox of building financial history before obtaining a permit, common refusal reasons, and strategic planning advice for entrepreneurs
Your complete 2026 guide to Dutch immigration. Find the right residence permit, from work and study to family routes, and check the updated 2026 salary thresholds for the Netherlands
A complete guide for EU long-term residents moving to the Netherlands. Learn how to relocate without a provisional visa (MVV), obtain immediate work rights, and prove financial self-sufficiency under the "economically inactive" status.
Step-by-step guide to obtaining a family visit visa (Schengen type C) for the Netherlands. Document requirements, application process, and expert tips for Russian citizens in 2025.
Comprehensive guide to Dutch permanent residence permit and EU long-term resident permit. Your path to lasting stability in the Netherlands.