Business Visa
For business purposes, a Schengen visa can be obtained for a maximum of 90 days. After a stay of 90 days, the individual must remain outside the Schengen area for at least 90 days before another business visa can be obtained.
With a business visa, the individual can come to the Netherlands for business meetings or attending conferences. However, to perform short-term work, permission must first be requested from the UWV by applying for work permit.
Under certain circumstances, a multiple entry visa can be obtained from the Dutch embassy. This is a visa issued for a longer period (for example, for a year) that allows the individual to travel back and forth without needing to apply for a new visa each time at the embassy. Note, however, that even with a multiple entry visa, the individual may not stay in the Schengen area for more than 90 days out of 180 days.
Orange Carpet Program
The Orange Carpet Program offers foreign companies with a branch in the Netherlands, or Dutch companies with a branch abroad, or foreign companies with an exclusive partnership with a Dutch company, the opportunity to obtain visas for employees in a simplified manner.
The benefits of the Orange Carpet Program include:
- Visa applications are given priority
- A decision on the visa application within 48 hours instead of 15 days
- Fewer documents need to be submitted
- No separate application for each individual
- Multiple entry visa options
However, the specific conditions for admission to the Orange Carpet Program may differ per country.
If you have questions about applying for a business visa, please feel free to contact our office. You can reach us by phone at +31(0)20 223 2466 or via email at info@arslanlitadvocaten.nl. We are happy to help! You can also reach us through our social media channels, which you can find at the bottom of this page.
