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The Dutch-(US)American Friendship Treaty
(DAFT)- Visa

The DAFT visa is a work and residence permit for US-American immigrants to the Netherlands, which is tied to a self-owned business in the Netherlands. It is a more accessible version of the regular Dutch Self Employed visa. The latter visa works with a more elaborate “point system” to evaluate whether the entrepreneur (and their new business) are of enough “added value” to the Dutch economy. The DAFT visa does not have this requirement, because of the special friendship relationship between the United States and the Netherlands.

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For US-American immigrants to the Netherlands with an entrepreneurial spirit, the DAFT visa is a very attractive option to quickly and easily acquire a work and residence permit for the Netherlands. Entrepreneurs 18 years and older are accepted under this visa: self-employed freelancers are just as eligible as big business owners setting up a Dutch branch of their thriving US-American business. There are no requirements as to the type of business, the type of customers of your business, or their origin. In this article we will explain the process in a few steps, and add some useful tips in the process.

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Detailed, step-by-step guidance in applying for any resident permit:

Once the application is ready for submission, we will double-check the documents before printing, compiling and posting the application via registered post.

We will also arrange all necessary appointments with the IND on your behalf and keep you updated on the status of your application. We also accompany you to the IND appointment. We will pick you up by car and you will drive to the IND appointment together with the Xpats-Service Relocation Agent.

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DAFT-Visa Relocation Package

(incl. up to 2 Adults & 2 Kids) excl. Tax

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Price: €4000 
(addition costs & bureaucracy costs which could be incurred, are marked in blue and can be read below)​

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We assist You with the following:

  • DAFT Visa application

  • USA Apostille

  • HomeSearch

  • Obtaining Your BSN (Burgerservicenummer known as, social security number)

  • Opening a Dutch Business Bank Account

  • Opening a Personal Bank Account

  • Setup your company BV (Ltd. or an American LLC) 

  • Setup your Zzp (Freelancer)

  • Register your Business with the KVK (Dutch Chamber of Commerce) 

  • Utilities Service

  • Home and Liability Insurance

  • Internet & TV

  • Dutch Mobile Phone Service

  • Enrolment in Schools &, or Kindergartens

  • Professional Childcare & Babysitter Service

  • We can assist you with our accountant who is specialized in US & Dutch Tax.

  • Expats 30% Tax Ruling (tax-free allowance of up to 30% if applies)

  • Healthcare Insurance

  • Relocating / Shipping / Transporting

  • Free Taxi Service from Schiphol Airport Amsterdam 

  • Car rental / leasing 

  • Automatic Member for 1 Year of the Amsterdam American Business Club (AABC)

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Bureaucracy & additional costs:

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  • HomeSearch - is 1 month rent +21% VAT for the agent (rent depending on your own budget)

  • Application fee DAFT Visa: €405

  • Minimum investment: €4,500

  • Biometrics appointment fee: €90 / pp

  • Business registration fee: BV setup: €1500

  • Zzp (Freelance) registration fee: €90 /pp

  • Relocating / Shipping / Transporting cost depending on your shipping & transporting needs.

  • The price of the Accountant is depending of the kind of Business you will start & what you need.

  • Car rental / leasing depending on the type of car and the rental period

  • Professional Childcare & Babysitter Service costs depending on hours and days

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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to know more about the DAFT-VISA

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The service provided by Xpats-Service Relocation Agency B.V. is complete and 100% payment is due once all required immigration documents have been submitted to the IND Netherlands and Xpats-Service Relocation Agency B.V. has completed the entire DAFT Visa Relocation Package service.

All further decisions, processing times, and results now lie solely with the IND Netherlands!

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Our payment structure is as follows:

  • A 60% non-refundable upfront payment is required to begin the service.

  • The remaining 40% final payment is due upon the submission of your DAFT Visa or other relevant immigration documents to the IND Netherlands.

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