Netherlands•Europe1-60 days
423 EUR
1 year
No
Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
The Netherlands Work Experience under an EU Programme permit allows non-EU nationals to gain structured work experience in the Netherlands through an official EU scheme such as Erasmus+. The Dutch employer acts as sponsor and submits the application to the IND; the fee is EUR 423.
The permit lasts up to 1 year (matching the programme duration) and cannot be extended or renewed. There is no PR pathway. Spouses may not join or work under this permit. Processing takes up to 60 days.
This visa is ideal for non-EU students or early-career professionals placed in the Netherlands through an EU-funded programme who need a short, fixed-term work authorisation.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationality.
Valid contract or agreement for traineeship or work experience in the Netherlands under an official EU programme (e.g. Erasmus+ or similar recognized schemes).
The employer must act as a sponsor (in many cases, must be a recognized sponsor with the IND).
Meet the minimum income/stipend requirement or prove sufficient financial means.
No threat to public order or national security (clean antecedents certificate).
Agreement to undergo a tuberculosis (TB) test upon arrival (if applicable).
Job Offer
Required
Valid passport
Signed traineeship or work experience agreement under the EU programme
Proof of enrollment or placement in the EU programme
Proof of sufficient income, allowance, or financial means
Signed Antecedents Certificate
Proof of health insurance cover
| Application Steps | Secure a traineeship or work experience placement under an EU programme with a Dutch employer.; Empl… | ind.nl |
| Dependent Visa | false | ind.nl |
| Fee Breakdown | IND Application Fee: 423 EUR | ind.nl |
| Fees | EUR 423 | ind.nl |
| Job Offer Required | true | ind.nl |
| Links | officialInfo: https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/work-experience-under-an-eu-programme, applic… | ind.nl |
| Official Info | https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-for-work-experience-under-eu-programme | ind.nl |
| Max Stay | Up to 1 year (duration of the traineeship/programme; cannot be extended) | ind.nl |
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