Neatherlands Start-Up Visa

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The application process takes a maximum of three months. Once you receive your startup visa, you will be able to live and work as an entrepreneur in the Netherlands for one year. After this period, you can apply for a residence permit on a self-employed basis, which will allow you to continue living and working in the Netherlands.

Name of visa: Startup visa

Criteria:

● A government/recognized facilitator who was willing to assist startup in the process (usually accelerators and incubators)
● The product/service needs to be considered innovative
● Detailed planning on how the entrepreneur plans to turn his idea into a business
● You need to register with the local chamber of commerce
● Financial resources to stay in the Netherlands for one year (plus or minus 13k Euros)

Duration of visa: 1 year

Average duration until acceptance: 3 weeks

Cost: €321

More information:

Help from a facilitator (accelerator or incubator) to assist with the opening of the company, validation of the market, acquisition of customers, among others
Access to the structure and support that the country offers to its companies, including:
Discounts on taxes and fees
Access to loans

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