Cross-Border Service Provider Residence Permit
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Cross-Border Service Provider Residence Permit

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At a Glance

Processing Time

0-90 days

Application Fee

350 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 2 years

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Residence permit for employees of foreign EU/EEA companies providing temporary services in the Netherlands. Covers short-term project work and service provision.

This permit allows employees of EU/EEA companies to work temporarily in the Netherlands while maintaining employment with their foreign employer. Designed for service provision and project work.

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Requirements

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Current and valid, EU/EEA citizen

Employment contract

From non-Netherlands EU employer

Service assignment

Details of temporary service provision

Residence permit

From home EU country (if applicable)

Optional

Sponsor Documents

Company registration

Proof of EU/EEA company existence

Service details

Description of services to be provided

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Advantages

  • Streamlined process for service workers
  • EU/EEA employees only
  • Clear temporary status
  • Cost-effective for short-term work

Considerations

  • Limited to 2 years
  • Must be EU/EEA national and company
  • Family cannot join
  • Temporary status only

Application Process

1

Work for EU company

Be employed by EU/EEA-based service company

2

Service assignment

Receive assignment to provide services in Netherlands

3

Employer applies

Foreign employer applies for service provider permit

4

Provide documentation

Submit employment and service contract details

5

Receive permit

Cross-border service provider permit issued

6

Begin service work

Commence temporary service provision

Application Forms

Cross-Border Service Provider Application

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