Digital Nomad in Netherlands
One documented route of this kind in Netherlands, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Digital Nomad (no dedicated visa - self-employed route)
The Netherlands has no dedicated digital nomad visa; long stays use the self-employed residence permit plus KVK and BSN registration.
- Processing time
- Short stay immediate (Schengen); long stay via self-employed permit (within 90 days)
- Validity
- Short stay 90 days / 180 (Schengen); long stay via self-employed permit (max 2 years)
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- Via the self-employed route: 5 years of continuous lawful residence
- Citizenship
- 5 years of continuous lawful residence
Requirements
- Short stay (<4 months): Schengen 90/180 rule; remote work for foreign clients allowed
- Long stay (4+ months): obtain IND self-employed person residence permit
- KVK registration with a real Dutch address (no PO box)
- Municipal registration for a BSN
- Health insurance (basic Dutch insurance if in the social-security system)
- A1 certificate showing where social contributions are paid
Required Documents
- Self-employed person residence permit application required
- KVK registration required
- BSN registration at the municipality required
- A1 social-security certificate
Official fees
- IND self-employed application fee 423 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Obtain self-employed permit
Apply for the IND self-employed person residence permit for stays of 4+ months.
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2
Register with KVK
Register with the Chamber of Commerce using a real Dutch address (no PO box).
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3
Register for BSN
Register at the municipality to obtain a BSN.
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4
Arrange insurance and social security
Arrange health insurance and submit an A1 certificate showing where you pay social contributions.
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5
File taxes
File Dutch income tax/VAT, checking applicable double-tax treaties.