Netherlands Immigration Frequently Asked Questions

 

How do I get residency by investment in the Netherlands?

Investors are required to make an investment of at least 1.25 million euros in a Dutch business or a fund that invests in local companies. The business must create jobs or bring something innovative to the Dutch economy.

How much do I have to invest to get residency in the Netherlands?

The minimum investment amount to obtain residency in the Netherlands is 1.25 million euros. Other fees may occur for application, administration, due diligence, legal and tax services.

How much do I have to invest to get citizenship in the Netherlands?

The Netherlands does not offer an investment immigration program that grants citizenship immediately. However, resident permit holders are eligible to apply for Dutch citizenship after five years of uninterrupted residency in the country.

What are the requirements for residency by investment in the Netherlands?

An investor needs to deposit the required investment amount in a Dutch bank or the branch of an EU bank located in the Netherlands. The business the investor proposes to invest in must have the ability to either create 10 full-time jobs during a five-year period or bring innovativeness and/or non-financial values to the Dutch economy. The business proposal will be evaluated by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.

How long does it take to get residency by investment in the Netherlands?

A decision on an application is normally made within 90 days of the submission.

How long does it take to get citizenship by investment in the Netherlands?

To qualify for Dutch citizenship as a resident permit holder, investors must keep uninterrupted residency in the Netherlands for five years, during which they may not stay outside the country for over six consecutive months in any year, or for over four consecutive months three years in a row. They need to hold valid resident permits for the entire five-year period.

How many countries can I visit with a Dutch passport? 

Dutch passport holders have visa-free access to 186 destinations.

Do I have to be present in the Netherlands before getting the residency-by-investment application approved?

Investors do not need to be present in the country to launch their applications. Foreign applicants, unless coming from certain countries, are subject to an MVV (entry visa) procedure that must be completed at a Dutch consulate outside the Netherlands. MVV-exempt countries include but are not limited to: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Monaco, the United States, Japan and South Korea.

Can I add my spouse and children on my application?

Spouses and children up to 18-years-old can obtain resident permits as dependents of the investors.

What are the criteria for my children to qualify for residency or citizenship in the Netherlands? 

Children up to age 18 can get resident permits as a dependent of the principal applicant.

Do I have the right to work in the Netherlands after I obtain the residency through this program?

Resident permit holders and dependents have full access to the Dutch job market.

Do I have to live in the Netherlands to qualify for citizenship by investment?

Resident permit holders must maintain uninterrupted residency in the Netherlands, which means that they may not stay outside the country for over six consecutive months or over four consecutive months three years in a row.

What is the tax situation after obtaining Dutch residency or citizenship? Will the investor be required to pay taxes on income obtained from sources abroad?

Residents of the Netherlands are liable to pay taxes for their global income, while non-residents are only subject to tax on their income obtained from the Netherlands. Investors are considered non-resident taxpayers when they do not live in the country.

Will Dutch citizenship automatically grant me European citizenship?

The Netherlands is a member state of the European Union. Dutch citizens are considered EU citizens.

What can I invest in to gain citizenship by investment in the Netherlands?

Investment options for the residency-by-investment program of the Netherlands include investing in a Dutch business or in a fund that invests in local businesses.

How long do I have to wait before I can sell my investment in the Netherlands?

Investors must keep their investment during the three-year validity period of the initial resident permits. If they apply for renewal of the permits, the investment needs to be maintained beyond three years. When investors obtain Dutch citizenship, they are no longer required to keep the investment.

Will my Dutch citizenship expire?

Investors’ Dutch citizenship does not expire unless they choose to renounce it. The Netherlands restricts dual citizenship on its citizens, but it can be achieved under certain circumstances.

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