Start-up residence permit (Netherlands)
A one-year runway in the Netherlands with an experienced mentor to launch an innovative co…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
One-year Dutch residence permit for non-EU founders who work with an RVO-listed facilitator (mentor); after the year you can switch to a self-employed permit.
Dream spread
A one-year runway in the Netherlands with an experienced mentor to launch an innovative company.
Relocation reality check
No grant and no extension - it lasts one year only; you must show sufficient funds (or have the facilitator finance your stay) and then qualify for the stricter self-employed permit.
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Eligibility
Non-EU founders with an innovative product/service and a signed contract with a qualified facilitator; need at least 3 months of mentoring to move to the self-employed permit.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 12 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- The 30% ruling applies to employees recruited from abroad, not to self-employed founders.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
We are still curating 🇳🇱 Netherlands-specific communities. Meanwhile, these global boards answer relocation questions every day.
Communities being curated — start with r/expats meanwhile
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Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“"It is not possible to extend the residence permit as a start-up."”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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