How can I legally immigrate to the Netherlands?

If you wish to stay in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant, you will require a provisional residence permit (mvv) or/and a residence permit. In addition, guest lectures, scientific researchers and medical trainee specialists are regarded as highly skilled migrants.

How do I become a permanent resident of the Netherlands?

After living in the Netherlands for five years, foreign nationals and their family members can apply for a Dutch permanent residence permit. Once you live in the Netherlands for five continuous years, depending on your nationality and circumstances, you may be eligible for permanent residence.

How to enter the Netherland from South Africa?

Persons from South Africawho want to enter the Netherlandswith an intra-company visaneed to make proof they are permanent employees of the enterprise from abroad, prepare a valid passport, medical insurance, pass the tuberculosis test and offer details about the financial situation.

How can I move to the Netherlands?

For this you need a citizen service number (BSN). See how to get a BSN. The ‘New in the Netherlands’ section on government.nl gives you lots of information about living and working in the Netherlands. There you can also find leaflets for European citizens who want to relocate to the Netherlands.

Should South African immigrants learn Dutch in the Netherlands?

South African immigrants, as well as any other foreign nationals who come to live in the country for extended periods, must learn Dutch on a mandatory basis. The number of immigrants remains high in the Netherlands, with a population dynamic that is highly impacted by the number of expats.

Can a South African citizen apply for a Dutch visa?

A Dutch short-stay visais available for a 90-day period in the Netherlandsfor all citizens of South Africa, with the possibility to extend it. The residence permitis also mandatory and can be issued at the same time with the Dutch visa.