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The Netherlands - Visas and Permits
If you want to work and/or re-locate to The Netherlands, then
below you can find out whether you are eligble, how much it
will cost and where you can go to find out further information
on how to apply. According to your citizenship, the duration
and purpose of your stay in The Netherlands, a visa may or may
not be required before departure.
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What are Visas and Work Permits?
Firstly, here is an explanation of what a visa, a work permit
and immigration actually is.
- A visa is an official authorization appended
to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular
country or region.
- A work permit is a generic term for a legal
authorization, which allows a person to take employment. It
is most often used in reference to instances where a person
is given permission to work in a country where one does not
hold citizenship,
- Immigration is the act of immigrating; the passing
or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.
It will depend on how long you want to go for, why you want
to go and certain other factors as to which of the visas you
must apply for.
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Visa Exemptions
Visas are required by everyone visiting The Netherlands except
the following, for stays of up to three months:
1. nationals of Britain, Australia, Canada, USA, Other
EU members and Japan.
2. nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,
Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep), Liechtenstein, Malaysia,
Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay,
Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican
City and Venezuela;
3. transit passengers continuing their journey to/from
other Schengen countries within 72 hours by the same or first
connecting aircraft.
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Types of Visas and Costs
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for the
relevant Schengen member nationals, for tourist, business and
private visits. Short-stay (for up to three months), Multiple-entry
(for three months, one year or five years) and Transit visas
are available for a handling fee of approximately €35,
although prices are subject to change.
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Validity
Visas are normally valid for the duration of stay, with a maximum
of three months (90 days) per six months. The visa issuing authorities
will want to see the flight tickets to check arrival and departure
dates. Transit visas are valid for single- or multiple-entries
of maximum five days per entry, including the day of arrival.
Visas cannot be extended; a new application must be made each
time.
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Embassies and Consulates
Please contact your local consulate to find out further information
about visas. The UK and USA consulates are listed below.
Royal Netherlands Embassy in the UK
38 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5DP, UK
Tel: (020) 7590 3200 or (09065) 508 916 (visa information
line; calls cost £1 per minute).
Website: www.netherlands-embassy.org.uk
Royal Netherlands Embassy in the USA
4200 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 244 5300. Website: www.netherlands-embassy.org
Consulate General of The Netherlands in the USA
1 Rockefeller Plaza, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10020, USA
Tel: (212) 246 1429. Website: www.cgny.org
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Jobs in The Netherlands
If you are looking for a job in The Netherlands, then we may
be able to help you to find one on TipTopJob.com. Please
click on one of the industry sectors below to find what Jobs
in The Netherlands we have.
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