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Six months of the EU Entry/Exit System: what it means for shipyards, shipowners and crew managers with non-EU crew. Day count, 10-day rule, overstays, ETIAS.

Six months of EES: what digital border control means for third-country national crew

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Ukrainians in the Netherlands: residence until 4 March 2028, work, self-employment, the Jilin ruling and plans after 2028. Position as at 7 October 2026.

Residence and work in the Netherlands for people from Ukraine: the position as at 7 October 2026

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The 2026 salary criteria for highly skilled migrants and EU Blue Card holders, valid from 1 January 2026. An overview of the new amounts.

Standard amounts income requirement 2026 for highly skilled migrants and Blue Card holders

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Standard amounts income requirement 2023 for highly skilled migrants and Blue Card holders

Standard amounts income requirement 2024 for highly skilled migrants and Blue Card holders

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Ban on Hiring Out Highly Skilled Migrants?

Standard amounts income requirement 2022 for highly skilled migrants and Blue Card holders

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Enforcement of the obligations of a recognised sponsor

Updates on the legal residence and right to work in the Netherlands for people with the Ukrainian nationality

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Standard amounts income requirement 2025 for highly skilled migrants and Blue Card holders

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Revocation of a residence permit with retroactive effect: a proportionate decision?

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When is someone a higly skilled migrant?

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The amended Dutch Foreigners (Employment) Act and underlying regulations

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Policy change of the IND with milder rules regarding extension applications submitted too late by third country nationals

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Change of service from IND desks

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Fine for violation of the Dutch Foreigners (Employment) Act can also be imposed on a natural person after termination of the sole proprietorship

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Thanks to an old trade agreement, British people may still be able to work in the Netherlands without a permit, and vice versa.

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Reporting obligations for all employees of EU, EEA and Swiss companies (and certain self-employed persons)

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Notification intra-EU service provision with third-country nationals via postedworkers.nl

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The Hague District Court Ruling: fines for cruise ship Oasis of the Seas thrown out

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New Policy Rule on the Imposition of Fines to the Foreigners Employment Act 2020: more stringent than you might imagine

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The Inspectorate SZW tries to pull off another Oasis of the Seas

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Corona crisis: the effect on the status of students and professionals from outside the European Union in the Dutch labour market

Notification obligation for all employees of EU, EEA and Swiss companies (and certain self-employed persons) finable as of today

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Criteria knowledge migrants and Blue Card schemes

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New look for residence documents

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Regarding the Non-Seafarers Work Clause and a very one-sided balancing of interests

ILO Update: Impact of Brexit on UK nationals relocating to the Netherlands

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Seconded knowledge migrants possibly in the danger zone

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