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Netherlands Single Permit (GVVA) — general paid employment

11 facts quoted from the official source

Combined residence and work permit for non-EU paid employment where the GVVA rules apply.

Salary required
€2,337/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Leads to
Residence permit
quoted from the official source
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Job offer or appointmentIf you want to work in paid employment... you need a single permit.
  • Labour-market testYour employer has first looked for an employee in the Netherlands and the EU or EEA countries.
  • Minimum salaryYour employer pays you a normal salary in the collective labour agreement.
  • Work authorisation requirementThe single permit combines the residence permit and the work permit.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementYour employer arranges right housing for you.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementYou have a valid passport or other travel document.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisThe employer must first recruit in the Netherlands and EU/EEA, pay the normal applicable salary and arrange suitable housing; UWV advises IND.
  • Work rightsYou may live and work for your employer... additional document says for which employer... and conditions.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathHave you had a residence permit for 5 years? Then you can apply for a permanent residence permit.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe application costs € 423,00.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe period of validity... maximum of 3 year... after 5 years... maximum of 5 years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Netherlands?
The official source states: Combined residence and work permit for non-EU paid employment where the GVVA rules apply.
02How much money do I need?
The lowest published threshold is €2,337/mo (salary), from the official record.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Have you had a residence permit for 5 years? Then you can apply for a permanent residence permit.
04Do I need to show accommodation in Netherlands?
The official source states: Your employer arranges right housing for you.

Every answer is quoted from the official ind.nl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source ind.nlLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Netherlands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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