🇳🇱 Netherlands · Entrepreneur
Self-employed Person (zelfstandige) / Dutch-American Friendship Treaty — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,735 |
| Minimum investment | €4,500 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €423 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://ind.nl/en/costs.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,735.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Documentary evidence that you have invested a substantial capital in your company/enterprise. For a sole proprietorship, general partnership (VOF), limited partnership (CV) or private limited liability company (BV) a minimum capital of € 4,500 applies. For a public limited company (NV) a capital investment of at least €11,250 applies.”
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, source-backed verdict on every route you're eligible for — in 3 minutes.
Get Your Free Verdict →Other Netherlands routes
Residence permit Cultural exchange — Netherlands: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Residence permit Au pair — Netherlands: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Intern or apprentice in the Netherlands — Netherlands: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Residence permit for work experience under EU programme — Netherlands: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Residence permit cross-border service provider — Netherlands: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Seafaring service as a crew member on board a seagoing vessel — Netherlands: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Intra-corporate transferee residence permit (Directive 2014/66/EU) — Netherlands: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Residence permit under EU-UK Trade Agreement — Netherlands: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Compare all Entrepreneur programs →
More about emigrating to Netherlands →
Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.