Highly skilled migrants
Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) developed the Expatcenter Procedure, an entry procedure specifically for highly skilled migrants or ‘knowledge migrants’ via the Expatcenter Amsterdam.
Expatcenter Procedure: for employers
With the creation of the Expatcenter, a new process was developed whereby an employer can now initiate the registration procedure for a residence permit prior to the new employee’s arrival in the country. Once in the Netherlands, the employee can then collect a national residence permit and complete municipal registration procedures in a single visit to the Expatcenter. They will also receive a personal public service number (BSN) shortly after their appointment. For more detailed information please see: Expatcenter Procedure and How to Apply.
Information for expat employees
You can visit the Immigration and Naturalisation (IND) website to learn more about:
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Entry procedure for highly skilled migrants and labour migrants (IND website in English).
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Organisations and companies who are participating in the special entry procedure for highly skilled migrants.
How the Expatcenter helps highly skilled migrants
After your employer has arranged an appointment for you at the Expatcenter, you can expect the following to be arranged:
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Registration with municipal administration (GBA).
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Your personal public service number. This registration number will be used for work, opening a bank account, hospital visits, for example. You will need to request this yourself once you have registered with the municipality. It will be mailed to you in a few weeks.
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You will receive your residence permit.
Contacts
Expatcenter Amsterdam
World Trade Center Amsterdam
F-Tower Strawinskylaan 39 (second floor)
1077 XW Amsterdam
Email welcome@expatcenter.iamsterdam.com
Telephone +31 (0)20 254 7999
Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)
Postbus 3211
2280 GE Rijswijk
Website: www.english.ind.nl
To inquire about the progress of an application, call the number below.
Telephone: 0900 123 4561, € 0.10 p/m
From outside the Netherlands: +31 (0)20 889 3045
(Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:00)
Further information
If you require further information, call the city information number 14 020 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00).
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You can also reach us by phone:
+31 (0)20 254 79 99