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After (generally) five years of lawful residence, eligible residents can apply for Dutch nationality by naturalisation through their municipality. The Netherlands in principle requires renouncing other nationalities, though several exceptions apply (for example, marriage to a Dutch national or where renunciation is not possible).
As a rule you must have lived in the Kingdom of the Netherlands for at least 5 consecutive years holding a valid residence permit. Some situations allow you to apply sooner.
Dutch citizenship by naturalisation is generally available after five years of lawful residence, through your municipality, on passing the civic-integration exam. The Netherlands in principle requires renouncing other nationalities, though several exceptions apply.
The Blue Card can be issued for up to five years and stays valid up to three months after a contract ends; you can keep working as a Blue Card holder, but other employment may require a separate work permit (TWV).
The ICT permit, under the EU ICT Directive, lets companies transfer managers, specialists and trainee employees from a non-EU branch to a branch in the Netherlands, with possible short- and long-term mobility to other EU states.
In many cases yes. A partner often must pass the basic civic integration exam abroad before the MVV (entry visa) is granted, though some people are exempt.
Skilled workers usually move via the Highly Skilled Migrant permit (filed by an IND-recognised sponsor against a salary threshold) or the European Blue Card. Both are normally applied for by the employer.
It depends on your purpose: the Highly Skilled Migrant permit or Blue Card for skilled employees, the Orientation Year for recent graduates, start-up or self-employed routes for founders, and student or family routes accordingly.
You need a relevant higher-education diploma of at least three years (or equivalent recognised experience for certain roles), an employment contract of at least six months, and a salary that meets the Blue Card threshold set by the IND.
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Citizenship — Netherlands