The Netherlands Immigration and Naturalisation Service will introduce digital submissions for applications for recognition as a sponsor for labour in the first quarter of 2025. The digital application form is only available in Dutch (‘Erkenning als referent (arbeid)’) and is submitted via the IND’s Business Portal.
Key Details
- For a digital application for recognition as a sponsor, the employer needs eHerkenning (eRecognition). Application for eHerkenning can be submitted now.
- Those who want to submit the digital application as an authorized representative on behalf of a company need chain authorization and can then log in to the Business Portal on behalf of the company and submit the application there.
- Applicants pay the fee directly when submitting a digital application. This allows for a quicker decision on the application. They will receive the proof of payment of the fees by post.
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