Work in the Netherlands

Types of Dutch work visa

You require a visa to work in the Netherlands. The validity of a visa in the Netherlands is up to 3 months. This visa is called a Dutch short-residence visa, which is divided into two types of visas. One of them is for transit, which is called a “type A” visa. With this visa, you can only enter the international part of the Dutch airport. You need another type of short-term visa to leave the airport even for one minute, which is called a “type C” visa.
You require a degree to work in the Netherlands. You must at least have a bachelor’s degree, but you can apply with a lower degree too. However, your chance is much higher with an undergraduate degree. The Dutch government and other countries evaluate the documents by the Nuffic site. It is an international organization that is also related to foreigner’s education.
95% of the people in the Netherlands can also speak English, so knowing English will help you find a job in the Netherlands. All the documents you need are listed in your registration form. Some of the required documents for obtaining a work visa in the Netherlands are listed below:
• Passport and its copy (must be valid for more than 6 months)
• Visa application form
• Financial turnover to prove that you can handle the life expenses
• Your job contract

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Topics reviewed in this article:

• Working in the Netherlands and the IND
• Employment agencies in the Netherlands
• Required jobs in the Netherlands
• Working in the Netherlands and the amount of salary
• Answers to common questions about work in the Netherlands

Working in the Netherlands and the IND

Working in the Netherlands is affiliated with an organization called IND. The IND (Immigration and Naturalization Service) is an organization in the Netherlands that monitors immigration issues. It is a branch of the Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice that implements Dutch immigration policy. IND can help you if you want to immigrate to the Netherlands, you have been in the Netherlands for a short time and want to become a Dutch citizen, or you want to have a Dutch passport.

Employment agencies in the Netherlands

You can get help from the employment agencies in the Netherlands. You can find out the credibility of these institutions by visiting the IND site. You can also get help finding a job from some websites such as Stepstone, which is a government site. Europeans can look for work on the EURES site. There is also a government agency called UWV for this purpose, and also the WERK, which is a government site that uses the EURES and UWV databases.

Required jobs in the Netherlands

You can make a list of jobs to work in the Netherland, but it is a time-consuming task. So, we will list the categories of jobs in the Netherlands for you so that you’ll know the working conditions in this country and can make a more informed decision.

• public Management
• Health, medical, social, and fitness
• Marketing and Advertisement
• Administrative and secretarial support
• Banking, financial services, and insurance
• Transportation and logistics
• Information and Telecommunication Technology
• Land, sea, environment, and veterinary
• Design and architecture
• Finance and Accounting Department
• Media and information
• Research and development, science and scientific research
• Public Service
• Engineering and technical jobs
• Buy And Sell
• Arts and Crafts
• Accommodation, hospitality, and tourism
• Teaching and Education
• Human resources
• Security and protection services

Working in the Netherlands and the amount of salary

You can see the annual salary for some jobs in the Netherlands in the table below:

Answers to common questions about work in the Netherlands

✅ What are the basic requirements for working in the Netherlands and obtaining a work visa?

Initially, you must receive a job offer from an employer. The Netherlands does not offer job-seeker visas, and you have to find other ways.

✅ Is it possible to obtain permanent residency by working in the Netherlands?

After 5 years of working in the Netherlands and paying regular taxes, you can obtain permanent residence in this country.

✅ What are the average living expenses in the Netherlands?

The average living expenses in the Netherlands are around 3,200 euros per month for a family of four and about 900 euros per person. This amount does not include rent.

✅ What is the average amount of salary in the Netherlands?

The average monthly salary in the Netherlands is around 3,000 euros.

✅ What is the unemployment rate in the Netherlands?

The average unemployment rate in the Netherlands in 2019 was 3.76%.