How
long will it take to get an employee on-site with a Netherlands Work
Permit?
Once the work permit is lodged, the
application should usually take no more than 5 weeks to be processed
(as at April 2004).
However, the possession of a work permit
does not exempt the holder from visa requirements. It is the responsibility
of the candidate to ensure that the visa is secured. This application
must be made by the candidate in person before the work permit application,
however, workpermit.com consultants are able to offer advice on the
process. Once the work permit is approved, the residence permit/visa
is issued. This can take anywhere from a few days to a few months to
secure, depending on the nationality of the candidate.
If the candidate is a new recruit,
and the position is not covered by the recent exemption for certain
rare IT, Telecoms and other skills, you will need to show that you have
made adequate recruitment attempts to fill the vacancy with an EEA national.
Unless this has already been done this can delay the application for
up to 5 weeks.