Moving between countries
Questions, answers and WorkMarket.eu guides about working and living in Netherlands.
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- GuideMoving between countries
Is an A1 certificate enough for a Dutch assignment?
No. Assess social-insurance coverage separately from immigration and posting compliance. Official posting guidance requires notification for third-country nationals and describes an additional Dutch residence procedure f
WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026 - GuideMoving between countries
Can another country’s EU Blue Card support a move?
IND describes long-term Blue Card mobility after at least 12 months in a participating country. A Dutch application and its qualifying conditions remain relevant; do not treat the foreign card as unrestricted Dutch work
WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026 - GuideMoving between countries
What if I hold EU long-term resident status in Czechia?
A Dutch residence application is still needed, with an MVV exemption under this framework. IND says work applications require an employer TWV for the first 12 months. Confirm the exact long-term EU status rather than a n
WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026 - GuideMoving between countries
Can an ordinary Czech employee card be exchanged for Dutch work access?
There is no automatic Dutch labour entitlement from ordinary Czech residence. Identify the Dutch route before starting. Existing Czech lawful residence may affect application arrangements but is not EU citizenship.
WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026
General information, not a decision about your individual case. Laws change — check the official source and the review date.