Intra-corporate transfer
For staff who keep their contract in Japan:
- Managers, specialists and trainees
- Up to 3 years, with mobility within the EU group
- More documents, longer procedure
Process
From first call to Dutch residence
1
Free intake check
We review your plans and choose the right business form with you.
2
Business set-up
KVK registration, a Dutch business account and the €4,500 investment.
3
Application
We file your application with the IND – no entry visa needed.
4
Decision
The IND decides within 90 days. Your residence card follows.
5
Living here
Register at the municipality, arrange health insurance and keep the business active.
Japanese companies
Sending Japanese staff to the Netherlands
Highly skilled migrant
For staff hired by the Dutch company:
- The Dutch company must be a recognised sponsor
- Often a decision within 2 weeks
- Up to 5 years, renewable
Japanese companies can choose either route. ictvisa.nl · hsmvisa.nl
After two years
Renewal and permanent residence
A 5-year extension
- The business must show real economic activity
- The €4,500 must stay in the business the whole time
- Annual accounts or a balance sheet from an accountant
Permanent residence
- Possible after 5 years of continuous legal residence
- The civic integration exam is part of it
- Japan does not allow dual nationality – we advise you
Family
Your family can come with you
Partner and children
Your partner and minor children receive a permit for the same period as you.
Free to work
Your family members may work in the Netherlands without a work permit.
Schools
International and Dutch schools for your children – we help you find the right one.
IND fees 2026
€254 for a partner and €85 per child.
Costs
What it costs
Fees 2026
First consultation (30 min)Free
Our service feeFixed quote after the intake
IND fee – treaty route (2026)€423
Investment in your business€4,500 – stays yours
IND fee – partner / child€254 / €85
Other routes
Other routes to the Netherlands
Work
Intra-Corporate Transfer
For managers, specialists and trainees moving to a Dutch branch of their company.
ictvisa.nl Open website WorkHighly Skilled Migrant
The fastest work route, for professionals hired by an IND recognised sponsor.
hsmvisa.nl Open website BusinessDAFT – US citizens
The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty: €4,500 investment, no points test.
daft-nl.com Open website BusinessSelf-employed
Run your own business in the Netherlands – with a business plan that passes the points test.
selfemployed-visa.nl Open websiteFigures valid for 2026, based on ind.nl. Amounts change every 1 January – always check the latest amounts with us or on ind.nl.