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Residence and Work Permits

In order to reside in The Netherlands, one must be in possession of a valid residence permit.  This must be obtained from the Dutch Immigration authorities, the Immigratie en Naturalisatiedienst otherwise known as the IND.  Please see www.ind.nl for further information.

In order to work in The Netherlands one must be in possession of a valid work permit.  This must be obtained from the Center for Work and Income or CWI in the city of your employment.  Please see www.werk.nl for further information or the nearest CWI office to you.

The U.S. Consulate General has no authority to issue residence and/or work permits in The Netherlands.  Neither can we assist you in the procedure of obtaining permission to stay and/or work in The Netherlands.

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