DAFT Visa Netherlands: Process Explained for Americans

Описание: 2026 UPDATE: This video is still correct for 2026, except for the IND fees. The 2026 IND fees are:
The main applicant : € 423
The spouse or partner: € 254
Children: € 85

The Dutch American Friendship Treaty visa (or DAFT visa) is a very easy way for US entrepreneurs, business owners and freelancers to settle in the Netherlands. They only need to open a Dutch company, deposit €4,500 in the company bank account, and meet very modest income criteria. In this short video, we explain how the DAFT visa application Netherlands works.

Cardon & Company is an Amsterdam based business immigration law firm. You can reach out to us for more information via here: https://www.cardon.nl/schedule

1099 work for US clients is available under DAFT from the Netherlands. You will still use the 1099, and provide your clients with a W9 including the Dutch company registration number.

This video provides a comprehensive explanation of the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa, which is a special self-employed visa that allows US citizens to move to and work in the Netherlands under more lenient requirements compared to standard visas. The goal of the video is to walk viewers through every aspect of the DAFT visa process, including the €4,500 deposit requirement, company registration process, necessary documentation (like apostilled certificates), validity periods, family provisions, work restrictions, and application timelines, to help Americans understand and successfully navigate this immigration pathway.