Yes, if the company is registered in the Dutch KvK and meets IND criteria. Applications are submitted to IND in the Netherlands, often with legal assistance for foreign entities.

Status is indefinite but can be revoked for non-compliance (e.g., fines, abuse) or inactivity. No renewal is needed unless the company merges or changes legal form, requiring notification.

Mandatory for Highly Skilled Migrant, EU Blue Card, researcher (Directive 2016/801), and certain student/exchange permits. Optional for others but speeds up processing.

A public IND list of approved sponsors for work, study, research, or exchange, updated monthly. It allows verification of sponsor status for employees or students.

Yes, if the company lacks KvK registration, is bankrupt, has fines under Aliens Act, or fails RVO solvency checks (for new firms). Objections can be filed within 4 weeks.

Yes, apply separately for work, study, research, or exchange. Each category has specific conditions (e.g., NVAO for study, WHW for research). Turkish nationals may be exempt for work permits.

The organization is listed in the IND Public Register of Recognised Sponsors, valid indefinitely unless revoked (e.g., non-compliance, inactivity). Sponsors can apply for permits via the Business Portal.

Yes, but firms <1.5 years old undergo a lengthy RVO assessment (up to 6 months) unless backed by an NFIA acknowledgment, which simplifies the process to 4-5 weeks. A business plan and financials are required.

Duties include care (inform employees of permit conditions), record-keeping (retain employee docs for 5 years), and reporting changes (e.g., job loss, address) to IND within 4 weeks (2 weeks for address). Non-compliance risks sponsor status revocation.

€4,866 for standard applications; €2,432 for companies with <50 employees or <1.5 years old. Fees are non-refundable, even if rejected.

Faster residence permit processing (2 weeks vs. 3 months), fewer documents, access to Business Portal, and a fixed IND contact. It’s mandatory for HSM, Blue Card, and certain research/student permits.

2-4 weeks for companies >3 years old; up to 6 months for newer firms (<1.5 years) due to RVO assessment. Legal maximum is 90 days. Incomplete applications cause delays.

KvK registration, financial statements (3 years for >3-year-old firms), balance sheets, profit/loss statements, compliance records (taxes, labor laws), and organizational structure. New firms (<1.5 years) need RVO assessment or NFIA acknowledgment. Study/research/exchange categories require specific accreditations.

Complete the IND application form (available on ind.nl), gather documents (e.g., KvK registration, financial statements), and submit by post or online via Business Portal with eHerkenning. Pay the fee (€4,866 standard, €2,432 for <50 employees or <1.5 years). IND decides within 90 days (2-4 weeks for established firms).

Organizations must be KvK-registered (unless exempt), financially solvent (assessed by RVO for new firms), not bankrupt, and have reliable directors (no fines under Aliens Act in past 4 years). Additional criteria for study (NVAO), research (WHW), or exchange (NJI approval) apply.

The Recognised Sponsorship Application is the process for companies, educational institutions, or organizations to gain IND approval to sponsor non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals for residence permits (e.g., Highly Skilled Migrant, student, researcher). It enables faster visa processing and fewer document requirements.

Companies, schools, or organizations registered in the Dutch Commercial Register (KvK) with proven financial stability, no recent bankruptcy, and reliable directors can apply. Specific requirements apply for study (NVAO accreditation), research (e.g., WHW listing), or exchange (NJI-approved programs).