Netherlands Self-Employed Permit (Zelfstandige) vs Netherlands Startup Permit (Startupvisum)
A field-by-field visa comparison built from each route's published requirements.
One of these visas has limited data on file, so some rows read Not specified. Compare the published fields only.
- Duration
- 24 months
Next steps
Netherlands Self-Employed Zelfstandige
Netherlands Startup Startupvisum
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Netherlands Self-Employed Permit (Zelfstandige)
Netherlands Startup Permit (Startupvisum)
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Built for
Practical minimum age, years
Nationality restrictions
Where to apply
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Employment types accepted
Local work permitted
Health insurance required
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Required documents
Leads to permanent residency
Years to permanent residency
Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization
US tax treaty
| Field | Netherlands Self-Employed Permit (Zelfstandige) | Netherlands Startup Permit (Startupvisum) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Freelancer | Freelancer |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | 24 | Not specified |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Built for | Freelancers | Not specified |
| Practical minimum age, years | 18 | Not specified |
| Nationality restrictions | Non-EU nationals only | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | Netherlands Self-Employed Permit (Zelfstandige) | Netherlands Startup Permit (Startupvisum) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment, one time | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Field | Netherlands Self-Employed Permit (Zelfstandige) | Netherlands Startup Permit (Startupvisum) |
|---|---|---|
| Employment types accepted | Self-employed | Not specified |
| Local work permitted | Yes (Local work permitted) | No |
| Field | Netherlands Self-Employed Permit (Zelfstandige) | Netherlands Startup Permit (Startupvisum) |
|---|---|---|
| Where to apply | Apply for MVV and residence permit simultaneously at the Dutch embassy or consulate in your home country or country of...See where to apply on the visa page | Not specified |
| Interview required | No | No |
| Medical exam required | No | No |
| Field | Netherlands Self-Employed Permit (Zelfstandige) | Netherlands Startup Permit (Startupvisum) |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | Yes (Path to permanent residency) | No |
| Years to permanent residency | 5 years | Not specified |
| Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization | Not specified | Not applicable |
| Field | Netherlands Self-Employed Permit (Zelfstandige) | Netherlands Startup Permit (Startupvisum) |
|---|---|---|
| US tax treaty | Not specified | Not specified |
| Tax registration deadline, months after arrival | 3 monthsTax notes | Not specifiedTax notes |
| Field | Netherlands Self-Employed Permit (Zelfstandige) | Netherlands Startup Permit (Startupvisum) |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance required | Yes | Yes |
| Local bank account required | No | No |
| Apostille required | Not specified | No |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |
| Required documents | 9 items listedSee full list on the visa page | Not specified |