Discovering The Netherlands

There are hundreds of organizations in The Netherlands that use the DigiD. Some of them include: + Government departments + The Dutch Tax Office “Belastingdienst” + The municipalities “Gementeen” + Pension funds + The Dutch Police Office + Dutch provinces + Regional water boards + Healthcare providers (including pharmacies) Residence Title ( Verblijfsvergunning ) EU, EEA or Switzerland citizens will not need to apply for a residence or work permit, except Croatia citizens who have to apply for a Dutch work permit for their first year. After arriving in The Netherlands and registering at the new place of residence municipality. All non-EU citizens have to apply for a residence title at the local foreign office. his residence title includes the work permit, if the person is entitled to work, and is issued as an electronic residence permit in credit card format. All residents of non-member states (including children aged six and older) receive their own electronic permit. Work Permit ( Werkvergunning ) All non-EU citizens will have to apply for a work permit “ Werkvergunning” at the office of foreign affairs. This work permit will be incorporated into the residence permit. This also applies to spouses who want to work in The Netherlands. Work permit approvals can be obtained at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment or the local Employment Office. This should be done at least 30 days before the employment date. For the application of a work permit it is normally necessary to supply are: + A copy of passport + Employment contract + Application letter (statement from the company with a detailed job-description) + Photocopies of university diploma and other qualifications + A curriculum vitae Work permits are linked to the employer and the specific location. Should the employer change, the work permit will need to be re-filed and re-applied for. It is also important to note that work permits have to be renewed at least six weeks before expiry date. The permit is usually valid for up to three years and it can be extended. Permits are issued only after medical exams, and after medical and hospitalization insurance is taken out by the employer.

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