Yes, notify or apply within 4 weeks of starting the new job to maintain continuous residency. Gaps (e.g., late notification) may affect permanent residency or citizenship eligibility.

No, if done timely (within 4 weeks) and continuous residency is maintained (no gaps >6 months). Permanent/EU long-term residents face no restrictions. Delays or gaps may reset the 5-year residency clock.

Rejection may occur due to non-recognized sponsors (HSM), unmet salary thresholds, or failed labor market tests (GVVA). You’ll receive a refusal letter; appeal within 4 weeks or reapply after addressing issues.

Yes, proof of Dutch health insurance or equivalent (€30,000 coverage) is required for all residence permit changes or applications.

Notification (e.g., HSM, Blue Card after 12 months) has no fee. New applications (e.g., GVVA, early Blue Card) cost €405 for adults, €243 for spouses/partners, €81 for minors. Check IND for exact 2025 fees.

Temporary permits (e.g., HSM, Blue Card, ICT) allow side businesses if primary conditions are met. GVVA does not permit self-employment. Permanent/EU long-term residents can work freely as self-employed.

Yes, but rules vary. HSM requires a recognized sponsor; Blue Card allows notification after 12 months; GVVA needs a new application with labor market test; ICT is limited to intra-group changes. Permanent/EU long-term permits allow unrestricted job changes.

HSM requires a new recognized sponsor to notify IND within 4 weeks, meeting salary thresholds (€5,688 for 30+, €4,171 for <30 in 2025). GVVA requires a full new application, often with a labor market test, and is employer-specific.

Temporary permit holders (e.g., HSM, Blue Card, GVVA) have 3 months to find a new qualifying job and notify/apply via IND. Failure to do so may lead to permit revocation. Permanent/EU long-term residents are unaffected.

Family members on dependent permits are unaffected if income requirements are met with the new employer. They may need to update their permits simultaneously to align with the main applicant’s status.

Maintains legal residency and work rights, preserves continuous residency for permanent residency or citizenship, and allows career flexibility. Permanent/EU long-term residents face no restrictions, while temporary permit holders benefit from faster processing with recognized sponsors.

Notification (e.g., HSM, Blue Card after 12 months) takes 2-4 weeks. New applications (e.g., GVVA, early Blue Card, ICT outside group) take up to 90 days; 2 weeks with recognized sponsors. You can work during processing if legally residing.

New employment contract (detailing role, salary), valid passport, current residence permit, health insurance proof (€30,000 coverage), and BRP registration. GVVA may need labor market test proof; HSM requires recognized sponsor status. Translations/legalizations for foreign documents.

For HSM, the new employer (recognized sponsor) notifies IND via the Business Portal within 4 weeks. For Blue Card (after 12 months), notify IND; before 12 months, apply anew. GVVA requires a new application. ICT changes are group-specific; otherwise, a new permit is needed. Use IND forms or portal.

You must meet the original permit’s conditions with the new employer (e.g., salary thresholds, recognized sponsor for HSM). Provide a new contract, valid passport, and health insurance. For GVVA, a labor market test may apply. Notify IND within 4 weeks (2 weeks for address changes).

Holders of temporary residence permits (e.g., Highly Skilled Migrant, EU Blue Card, GVVA, ICT) or those with permanent/EU long-term residence permits. Permanent residents face no restrictions, while temporary permit holders must meet specific conditions (e.g., recognized sponsor, salary).

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with a residence permit (e.g., HSM, Blue Card, GVVA, ICT) must notify the IND or apply for a new permit when changing employers. The process varies by permit type, requiring notification within 4 weeks or a new application with updated documents.