Netherlands

Our records hold 6 options for Netherlands. Each is researched against official sources and carries the date it was last verified. Rules change — always confirm against the official link before acting. Most recently verified: 2026-08-10.

Netherlands highly skilled migrant permit — a work permit decided on salary and on the employer being registered, not on qualifications

Kind of option
employer
Education floor
No formal education requirement stated
Last verified
2026-08-08

Netherlands internship permit for students and recent graduates, applied for by the host employer

Kind of option
internship
Education floor
No formal education requirement stated
Last verified
2026-08-09

The Netherlands' ordinary vocational student permit - and why almost nobody outside Surinam, Indonesia and South Africa can get it

Kind of option
vocational
Education floor
No formal education requirement stated

Netherlands study permit — institution-sponsored degree study with a one-year free-work orientation year after graduation

Kind of option
self funded
Education floor
Secondary schooling
Last verified
2026-08-10

Netherlands au pair residence permit, applied for by a recognised agency

Kind of option
employer
Education floor
No formal education requirement stated
Last verified
2026-08-08

The Netherlands' pilot letting you finish the final year of a level-4 vocational programme there - IELTS 4.5 is enough

Kind of option
vocational
Education floor
Secondary schooling

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