Netherlands Single Permit

Summary

The Dutch single permit, often called the GVVA, combines residence and work authorization for many paid-employment jobs in the Netherlands.

It is often the general work route when a job does not fit a more specialized Dutch route such as highly skilled migrant, EU Blue Card, researcher, start-up personnel, or intra-company transfer.

The employer is central. In many cases, the Dutch employer must show the role meets Dutch work-permit rules and that the labor-market requirements have been addressed.

Eligibility

You may be a fit if:

• You are not Dutch and are not using EU, EEA, or Swiss free-movement rights.
• You have, or are close to receiving, a Dutch job offer.
• The job fits paid employment rather than a more specific Dutch work route.
• The employer can support the application.
• The job meets Dutch salary, registration, and labor-market requirements.
• Housing and standard residence requirements can be satisfied.

What This Route Allows

The single permit can allow you to live in the Netherlands and work for the authorized employer in the approved role.

What This Route Is Not

This is not a job-search visa. It generally depends on a Dutch employer that is ready to support the permit process.

It is also not always the best route for high-skilled, research, transfer, or start-up roles. Those should be checked separately.

Next Steps

1. Confirm the Dutch job offer or serious hiring process.
2. Check whether a specialized route fits better.
3. Have the employer review wage, registration, and labor-market requirements.
4. Gather employment contract, employer, housing, passport, and income documents.
5. Apply through the employer-supported single-permit process.

Sources

• IND - Single permit (GVVA)
• IND - Residence permits for work