Those from other countries who are interested in working in the Netherlands have a wide variety of options available to them, but they must first fulfill certain prerequisites.
Workers from countries that are not members of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland usually need to get work permits in order to find employment in the Netherlands. There are two types of permits available: a tewerkstellingsvergunning (work permit) and a gecombineerde vergunning voor verblijf en arbeid (GVVA), which literally translates to a combined residence and work permit. Both permits are required in order to work in the Netherlands.
Applicants for a GVVA who are not nationals of an EEA or Swiss country and who will be working in the Netherlands for more than three months must do so.
They are only permitted to do so if their employer has provided them with a TWV on their behalf. The Employment Insurance Agency will not grant work permits until all of the stringent requirements have been met in full. An employer, for instance, must be able to demonstrate that they are unable to find a qualified applicant within the EU. This is one of the requirements for receiving a work visa. Certain categories of workers are exempt from certain obligations, such as drug testing.
To submit an application for a work visa to the Netherlands, click here.
When a company or temporary employment agency hires a foreign citizen worker, the company or temporary employment agency is required to apply for a TWV and deliver a copy of the worker’s identification along with the permit to the hiring company. The hiring company is then responsible for ensuring that the foreign citizen worker is eligible to work in the United States.
The company that will be employing the worker will compare the duplicate to the worker’s original identification document prior to beginning employment, and the copy will be kept in the company’s records.
Skilled migrants have a fair probability of obtaining work permits and finding employment in the Netherlands. Skilled migrants are defined as those who have received a high level of education and are able to contribute to the knowledge-based economy in the Netherlands.
It’s possible that you’ll need one of these permissions, but it all depends on how long the foreign national plans to be available for work in the Netherlands. While businesses simply need to submit an application for a TWV, foreign workers must apply for a GVVA for themselves.
The following is a list of the circumstances in which an employer can legally hire a person who is not a citizen of the European Economic Area or Switzerland:
It has been at least five weeks or three months since the position was posted, making it difficult to fill. The employer is unable to identify a qualified candidate from a nation that is a member of the EEA or Switzerland. The UWV is responsible for determining whether a vacancy will be easy or difficult to fill.
The employer has made every effort to fill the position with a native of the Netherlands, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland.
Less rigorous requirements: Although a GVVA or TWV is required of certain categories of international workers, the application criteria for other categories of foreign workers may be less stringent. The following categories of people are subject to this regulation:
Students who maintain a part-time job of no more than 16 hours per week while pursuing their academic goals;
Apprentices; Trainees (who study on the job); Interns
Those artists whose annual income is greater than a specified minimum level;
Asylum seekers who work up to 24 weeks over 52 weeks;
Those who hold positions of spiritual authority, such as pastors, imams, and clerics;
Those who serve as monks, nuns, or missionaries
On the websites of the UWV and IND, you can obtain more information not just concerning these categories of foreign workers but also about others.
Some examples of Dutch multinational corporations are KPMG, Phillips, Heineken, Unilever, KLM, ING, and Elsevier. These and other multinational corporations not only had their beginnings in the Netherlands but also maintain their headquarters there.
Nevertheless, it is a good idea to check their website for available positions, as this could result in the issuance of work permits. Find a few examples of them down below:
*Check out the Heineken careers page for additional information.https://agegate.theheinekencompany.com/ng/agegateway?oru=https%3a%2f%2fcareers.theheinekencompany.com%2fgo%2fHEINEKEN-Corporate-Office%2f1332
*More information can be found on the Unilever careers page.
*Phillips: For additional information, please visit our careers page.
*Check out the KLM careers page for additional information.
*ING: For more information, please visit our careers page.
*Elsevier: Careers page here
*Douwe Egberts: jobs page here
*Friesland
*Please visit our Careers page here, Campina.
*SPAR: Careers page here
*Randstad Holding: Careers page here
*KPMG: Careers page here
In reference to the Netherlands: Amsterdam serves as the capital of the Netherlands, which is commonly referred to as Holland. The Netherlands are located in the northwest corner of Europe. The nation is well-known for having the most educated workforce in Europe, the largest port in all of Europe, and a business climate that is very competitive. In addition, the nation is well-known for its flat environment, which is characterized by windmills, tulip fields, canals, and cycling routes, all of which are attractive to tourists.
The population of the country is estimated to be 17.5 million people in 2022, and the Dutch language is recognized as the official language. The local corporate culture is seen by many as being highly adaptable and inventive.
