OUR EXPERTISE
International lives.
Specialist perspective.
Dutch immigration & nationality.
Advice shaped around your circumstances.
One move can bring several legal questions into view. Whether you are planning a move, hiring internationally or considering Dutch nationality, we help you understand the options and the steps ahead.
How our advice package worksWORK & INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY
A career that crosses borders.
A new role, a transfer or a changing employment relationship can affect more than your start date. We assess the relevant Dutch residence and work route, including highly skilled migration, and the position of accompanying family members.
Can I change employers without putting my residence status at risk?
We review your current permit, the proposed role and the steps each employer may need to take.
BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Build with perspective.
For founders and independent professionals, the immigration route should be considered alongside the business. We advise on self-employment, start-up routes and treaty-based possibilities where relevant, with attention to the evidence and practical steps.
Which residence route fits my plans to start or run a business in the Netherlands?
We assess the available routes against your nationality, business plans and supporting information.
FAMILY & PERSONAL LIFE
The people who matter.
Joining a partner, bringing children to the Netherlands or navigating a change in family circumstances requires a careful view of residence rights. We consider the family relationship, the applicable route and the information needed to support it.
Can my partner or children join me in the Netherlands?
We consider your family circumstances, the relevant residence route and the evidence needed.
EU RESIDENCE RIGHTS
A European perspective.
The position of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members differs from the national immigration routes. We assess the relevant residence framework and the implications of living, working or moving across borders.
Can my non-EU partner live with me in the Netherlands under EU rules?
We look at your circumstances and the residence framework that may apply to you and your family.
DUTCH NATIONALITY
Belonging, considered carefully.
Acquiring, retaining or regaining Dutch nationality calls for close attention to personal history and the applicable rules. We advise on naturalisation, option procedures, dual nationality questions and the consequences of possible loss of Dutch citizenship.
Can I keep my original nationality when applying for Dutch nationality?
We consider the Dutch renunciation rules, any relevant exceptions and the effect of the rules of your current nationality.
PERMANENT RESIDENCE
A longer view of your future.
Long-term plans deserve a review of residence history, interruptions and the conditions for a more secure status. We assess permanent residence and EU long-term residence possibilities in the context of your circumstances.
Do I qualify for permanent residence, and do periods abroad affect my application?
We review your residence history, absences and the conditions relevant to your route.
EMPLOYERS & INSTITUTIONS
Responsibility, clearly understood.
International recruitment also brings responsibilities for the organisation. We advise on recognised sponsorship, immigration processes and the information, administration and care obligations relevant to employing international talent.
Can we hire an international employee, and do we need recognised sponsor status?
We help your organisation understand the appropriate route, its responsibilities and the practical sequence of steps.
EXCEPTIONAL & SENSITIVE MATTERS
When the details change everything.
International careers, public profiles and complex personal histories may require a particularly discreet approach. We advise athletes, artists, private clients and organisations where mobility, residence or nationality intersects with wider personal and professional interests.
How should I approach an immigration matter with sensitive personal or professional circumstances?
We consider the legal options alongside the discretion, timing and coordination your situation requires.
The route information above is general. Eligibility, evidence and timing depend on the facts and the rules applicable to your matter. Official guidance is linked alongside the relevant topics. Further handling of a matter is agreed separately.