FAQ's

A recognised sponsor (erkend referent) is an organisation that the IND has officially recognised as a trusted party for bringing non-EU nationals to the Netherlands. A company hiring highly skilled migrants needs recognition in the work category.

A highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant) is a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national who comes to work in the Netherlands for an employer that is a recognised sponsor with the IND, and who earns at least a set monthly gross salary. It’s the most common work permit route for international hires.

An Intra-corporate transferee (ICT) is a non-EU/EEA/Swiss employee of a company based outside the EU who is temporarily transferred to a branch or group company in the Netherlands. The employee stays employed by the company abroad, which keeps the non-EU employment contract.

An EU Blue Card holder is someone from outside the EU who has a combined residence and work permit for highly qualified employment in an EU country. It’s an EU-wide scheme, but each country sets its own details, and in the Netherlands the IND issues it.

Read more about this on the Income Criteria page.

First thing you need to check is the nationality of the employee. SPOT relocations can help you to determine which procedure should be followed.

Depending on your situation it usually takes up to 6 weeks. However, the IND has 3 months to decide on your application.

In general you will receive your new residence card within 10 working days after the IND has made a positive decision and your biometrics have been taken.

No, you always have to collect the residence card in person at the IND or an Expat Center in the Netherlands.

This depends on the situation, for more information please contact SPOT relocations.

A citizen service number (also known as a BSN) is a unique personal number allocated to everyone registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP). Everyone who registers with the BRP is automatically given a BSN. The government uses your BSN to process your personal data. You can use your BSN for any government service in the Netherlands. 

That depends on the origin of your certificate, we will assist you in the process.

Yes, SPOT relocations will discuss the best fit for you and your employee. 

In general it takes 2-3 months before the tax office as made a decision.

To check if your eligible for the Expat Scheme (30% facility), SPOT relocations can check if you meet the conditions. https://business.gov.nl/running-your-business/staff/terms-of-employment/the-expat-scheme-30-percent-ruling-in-the-netherlands/  

An indefinite-term contract (type A) continues until either the tenant or the landlord decides to terminate it. This type of contract offers more stability and security for tenants, as they are not bound to a specific end date. With the recently entered “Wet Betaalbaar Wonen” these type lease became the norm within the Netherlands. There is always a fixed period for the tenant (often 12 months). 

A security deposit is typically one to two months' rent and is paid upfront. It serves as a financial guarantee for the landlord against any potential damages to the apartment.

Agents require the following documents: your employment agreement, a copy of your passport or identity card and a short profile about yourself will be appreciated. Some agent will require also salary slips or employments declarations.

Yes, we can arrange virtual viewings on your behalf, however in this overheated market most landlords and agents do give preference to prospective tenants who attended the viewing themselves. The search will be most effective when you attend the viewing together with one of our SPOT housing agents.

Yes, SPOT can definitely assist you! Thanks to our knowledge of the rental market and our local network we successfully helped many other owners with finding the right tenant for their property. Do not hesitate to contact us to get more information about our services.