India in Netherlands — Official Government Sources

30% Ruling For Expats

Maximum Salary Amount

€233,000 EUR

The tax-free allowance applies to salary amounts of up to €233,000 a year (amount for 2024).

Source: Belastingdienst — 30% ruling for expats

Tax Benefit Scaling

30% for the first 20 months; 20% for the next 20 months; 10% for the last 20 months %

From 1 January 2024, expats who meet the conditions receive the following tax benefits: 30% tax free for the first 20 months; 20% tax free for the next 20 months; 10% tax free for the last 20 months.

Source: Belastingdienst — 30% ruling for expats

Salary Threshold

€46,107 EUR

The 30% facility is for foreign employees working in the Netherlands temporarily who earn more than €46,107 a year.

Source: Belastingdienst — 30% ruling for expats

Validity Period

5 years

Under certain conditions, they are eligible for a tax-free allowance of up to 30% of their salary for up to 5 years.

Source: Belastingdienst — 30% ruling for expats

Maximum Allowance

30% %

Highly educated foreign nationals working in the Netherlands (expats) may be eligible for an annual tax-free allowance from their employer of up to 30% of their salary.

Source: Belastingdienst — 30% ruling for expats

Apostille Service

Application Fee

Rs 50 INR

A fee of Rs 50 is payable for Apostille of document.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

End Date

1st February 2026

with effect from 1st February 2026, M/s. Alankit Ltd would cease to be an Authorised Service Provider for receipt and delivery of documents for Attestation/Apostille on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Asylum Permit

Work Permission

valid

Anyone with a valid asylum permit is allowed to work.

Source: IND — Residence Permits - Employing a Foreign National

Application Timeline

before the end date

An application for extension of the temporary asylum residence permit, however, must be submitted before the end date of the current permit.

Source: IND — Residence Permits - Employing a Foreign National

Attestation/apostille Services

Decentralization Date

January 01 2019

W.e.f. January 01 2019, Attestation/Apostille services have been decentralized to Branch Secretariats/RPOs in 16 cities.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Bachelorhood/single Status Certificate

Required Documents

Attested/apostilled by the Attestation Section of the Consular, Passport & Visa (CPV) Division

Thereafter, it is to be attested/apostilled by the Attestation Section of the Consular, Passport & Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Single Status Certificate

Biometrics Appointment

Application Fee

0 EUR

Het afgeven van biometrie is gratis.

Source: IND — Residency - Biometrics Appointment

Processing Time

5 maart 2026

Laatste update: 5 maart 2026

Source: IND — Residency - Biometrics Appointment

Application Fee

0 EUR

Providing biometrics is free of charge.

Source: IND — Residency - Biometrics Appointment

Required Documents

Het geldig paspoort van het kind, of de (kopie) geboorteakte, of de (kopie) inschrijving van het kind in de Basisregistratie Personen (BRP) bij de gemeente.

Als ouder van het kind moet u de volgende documenten meenemen naar de afspraak: Het geldig paspoort van het kind, of de (kopie) geboorteakte, of de (kopie) inschrijving van het kind in de Basisregistratie Personen (BRP) bij de gemeente.

Source: IND — Residency - Biometrics Appointment

Required Documents

valid passport or valid residence document, child's valid passport, or (copy of) birth certificate, or (copy of) registration of the child in the Personal Records Database

As the parent of the child, you must bring the following documents to the appointment: Your valid passport or valid residence document. The child's valid passport, or the (copy of) birth certificate, or the (copy of) registration of the child in the Personal Records Database.

Source: IND — Residency - Biometrics Appointment

Business Visa

Validity Period

1 Year

Entry Multiple Duration 1 Year

Source: e-Visa — Visa - Application Process

Civic Integration

Requirement For Naturalisation

5 years

Do you want to become a Dutch citizen via naturalisation? Or are you going to apply for a permanent residence permit or a residence permit on ‘humanitarian non-temporary grounds after residing with a family member or relative for 5 years'?

Source: IND — Residency - Living in the Netherlands with a Residence Permit

Civic Integration Act

Validity Period

from 1 January 2022

The new Wet Inburgering 2021 (Civic Integration Act) came into force on 1 January 2022.

Source: Government.nl — Civic integration (inburgering)

Civic Integration Act 2021 (wi 2021)

Eligibility Criteria

obliged to participate in a civic integration programme on or after 1 January 2022

Are you obliged to participate in a civic integration programme on or after 1 January 2022? Then the Wi 2021 applies to you.

Source: IND — Residency - Civic Integration and Naturalisation

Civic Integration Diploma

Required Documents

civic integration diploma

That means you first have to pass the civic integration examination. After passing, you receive a civic integration diploma.

Source: IND — Residency - Civic Integration and Naturalisation

Civic Integration Exam Abroad

Age Limit

67 years

You are exempted from the exam if you have reached the state pension age.

Source: IND — Education - Civic Integration Exam Abroad

Validity Period

1 year

The result of the Civic Integration Exam Abroad is valid for 1 year.

Source: IND — Education - Civic Integration Exam Abroad

Application Fee

pay again for this section

You will, however, need to pay again for this section.

Source: IND — Education - Civic Integration Exam Abroad

Required Documents

ordinary or certified copy of the diplomas or certificates

Enclose an ordinary or certified copy of the diplomas or certificates with your application.

Source: IND — Education - Civic Integration Exam Abroad

Processing Time

6 months

The medical form must not be more than 6 months old.

Source: IND — Education - Civic Integration Exam Abroad

Civic Integration Examination

Required Documents

diploma, certificate, medical opinion, or another document

Collect the original evidence, such as a diploma, certificate, medical opinion, or another document.

Source: IND — Residency - Civic Integration and Naturalisation

Processing Time

3 years

You have 3 years to integrate.

Source: IND — Residency - Civic Integration and Naturalisation

Exemption Criteria

lived in the Netherlands for 8 years or more during your school-age

You may qualify for an exemption or dispensation if any of the following applies to you: You lived in the Netherlands for 8 years or more during your school-age.

Source: IND — Residency - Civic Integration and Naturalisation

Civic Integration Process

Required Documents

letter from Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs – DUO

People who do not fall into the above groups must complete the civic integration process if they stay in the Netherlands for a longer period of time. If this applies to you, you will automatically receive a letter from Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs – DUO.

Source: Government.nl — Civic integration (inburgering)

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