A quick look at tourist access and residency programs for Netherlands.
Turkey passport holders
Regular passport
Schengen visaShort-stay tourist entry requires a Schengen visa.
Special passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Service passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Diplomatic passport
Visa-freeVisa-exempt for short stays up to 90 days within 180 days.
Featured programs
7 programs
Innovative start-up with facilitator; maximum 1 year
Recognised sponsor employment; 2026 thresholds from EUR 3,122/month reduced, EUR 4,357 under 30, EUR 5,942 age 30+
Paid employment with combined residence/work permit; 2026 threshold from EUR 2,294.40 gross SV salary/month
Visa & residency
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Visa & residency
7 programs tracked from official sources.
Innovative start-up with facilitator; maximum 1 year
Eligibility
Residence permit for founders of an innovative start-up working with a reliable facilitator; requires an active role, step-by-step plan, Trade Register registration, sufficient funds for the stay, and positive RVO advice.
Cannot be extended as start-up; after 1 year the founder may apply for a self-employed residence permit if requirements are met.
Recognised sponsor employment; 2026 thresholds from EUR 3,122/month reduced, EUR 4,357 under 30, EUR 5,942 age 30+
Eligibility
Residence permit for highly skilled employment with a Dutch employer or research institution that is an IND-recognised sponsor; requires an employment contract, market-rate salary, and the applicable income threshold.
Permit validity follows the contract or job period, up to 5 years.
Paid employment with combined residence/work permit; 2026 threshold from EUR 2,294.40 gross SV salary/month
Eligibility
Single permit combining residence and work authorisation for paid employment; requires employer and employee to meet IND/UWV requirements including income, employer registration, labour market assessment, normal salary, and suitable housing.
Single permit validity is usually up to 3 years; after 5 years of valid work residence, up to 5 years.
Highly qualified employment; 2026 threshold EUR 5,942/month or reduced EUR 4,754/month
Eligibility
Residence permit for highly qualified work by non-EU/EEA/Swiss employees; requires a suitable higher-education diploma or qualifying professional experience, income threshold, an employment contract of at least 6 months, and an economically active employer.
Valid until 3 months after the employment contract ends, up to 5 years.
Recognised-sponsor higher education; 2026 study amount EUR 1,130.77/month
Eligibility
Residence permit for full-time higher education at a recognised-sponsor university or university of applied sciences; requires proof of registration, accredited programme, income requirement, and sufficient study progress.
Issued for study duration plus 3 months, up to 5 years.
Partner/family of Dutch national or valid Dutch residence-permit holder
Eligibility
Residence permit for a foreign partner or family member to live with a Dutch national or a sponsor who has a valid Dutch residence permit; requires relationship evidence, age and cohabitation requirements, sponsor income, sponsor declaration, and public-order checks.
Self-employed work; 2026 gross profit threshold EUR 1,734.57/month
Eligibility
Residence permit for starting a business or working as a self-employed person; requires essential interest for the Dutch economy or culture, Trade Register registration, required professional permits, income requirements, and Dutch commissions for freelancers.
Residence permit is valid for a maximum of 2 years and can be extended.
