✎ EN Can I work in the Netherlands if my spouse is Dutch?

sildani · 6 Juin 2012

I'm married to a Dutch national. I am American. We were discussing whether or not I could work in the Netherlands by virtue of being married to a Dutch national, but we weren't sure. My spouse is investigating through the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs here in the US, but was curious about what the community here had to say on the matter.

If we hear official word either way, I will update this topic.

Thanks in advance.

texkourgan · 7 Juin 2012

The Expat guide to Amsterdam is a good place to start regarding visas and right to work. Your right to work will depend on your visa:

"The second way of getting a work permit is to have a Dutch or EU partner. Your partner must be living and working in the Netherlands and be willing to sponsor you. i.e. they agree to be financially responsible for you while you are looking for a job or if you happen to lose one. The two of you must prove that you are in a relationship and that you live together. If the relationship should end or one of you should move out, the permit will no longer be valid.

For more information, please log onto www.workpermit.nl"

Hope that helps! Anyone else have info/tips?

sildani · 8 Juin 2012

Thank you for your response, that's a great lead. I may be able to get a work permit on my own merit (working professional, PhD). Thanks again!!

Now to look for work...

sildani · 8 Juin 2012

I notice workpermit.nl doesn't work. Is there a another site like it?

texkourgan · 8 Juin 2012

Shoot! Sorry about that. The best site would be the official government site: http://english.ind.nl/

sildani · 8 Juin 2012

Thanks!

marcelo101 · 26 Février 2013

hi

texkourgan i am Marcelo I'm from Asian country... what should i do if i don't have any relatives at Netherlands ??

thanks
marcelo101

texkourgan · 27 Février 2013

As noted above, the Expat guide to Amsterdam's visa section is the best place to start.

Non-EU citizens
...apply directly to companies. If the company would like to hire you, then they will start the permit process for you. There is however a long process involved. First, the company has to prove that it is in their best interest to hire you above all other Dutch and EU candidates. Next, they also have to prove that the job has been advertised for at least six weeks. They also need to confirm that they have interviewed Dutch and EU candidates but still think that you were the best person for the job. If you obtain a work permit through a company, this work permit is bound to the company. If you stop working for that company, the permit will no longer be valid.

For more information, please log onto http://english.ind.nl
Cliquer pour déplier...

You may also try our article on Obtaining a Visa to Live, Study and Work in: Schengen Area which provides info on work visa, etc.

Good luck!

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