Expatcenter extends target group: scientific researchers

Starting June 2010, research institutions can make use of the special accelerated procedure through the Expatcenter for their incoming scientific researchers in accordance with Directive 2005/71/EC. Any research institution that whishes to bring reseachers to the Netherlands within the context of this Directive must be granted a recognized status in advance. For more information on the content of Directive 2005/71/EC, or on the conditions for research institutions and/or scientific researchers, please read the article on this matter written by the IND.

The application procedure is comparable to the procedure for highly skilled migrants. On our website you can find an overview on how to apply.  A few advantages that come with the Expatcenter procedure are, less administrative work, completion in four weeks or less, obtaining a residence permit and municipal registration in just one visit and receiving a BSN number directly at or shortly after the Expatcenter appointment. A new set of Expatcenter application forms has been added to the website of the IND. You can find the application forms for scientific researchers at the bottom.

Please note that in order to take advantage of the Expatcenter's services, the address of the scientific researcher or of the research institution must be based in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Almere or Haarlemmermeer. For more information please contact the Expatcenter, welcome@expatcenter.iamsterdam.com or T +31 20 2547999