Recognised Sponsorship (Erkend Referent)
Almost every skilled-migrant hire runs through a recognised sponsor (erkend referent): an employer the IND has pre-approved to bring people to the Netherlands. These guides explain what recognition means, how a company obtains it, and what it changes for the employee's application and timeline.
10 guides
- Can a Brand New Dutch BV Become a Recognised Sponsor in 2026?A brand new Dutch BV can become a recognised sponsor in 2026, but not immediately. The Immigration and Natural…
- How Long Does IND Recognised Sponsor Approval Take in the Netherlands in 2026?IND recognised sponsor approval in the Netherlands typically takes 4 to 6 weeks in 2026. The Immigration and N…
- How to Become a Recognised Sponsor in the Netherlands in 2026To become a Recognised Sponsor in the Netherlands in 2026, your company must be registered with the Dutch Cham…
- Intercompany Solutions and Other Recognised Sponsor Advisors in the Netherlands Compared for 2026For foreign entrepreneurs and companies moving staff to the Netherlands in 2026, hiring a recognised sponsor a…
- Recognised Sponsor Application Costs in the Netherlands for 2026In 2026, the cost to apply for Recognised Sponsor status in the Netherlands remains a two-part fee: a non-refu…
- Recognised Sponsor Duties After Approval — What Dutch Employers Must Report in 2026Dutch employers who hold a Recognised Sponsor status must report changes to the Immigration and Naturalisation…
- Recognised Sponsorship in Holland Explained for Small Employers in 2026Recognised Sponsorship (Erkend Referent) is a status that allows Dutch employers to sponsor work permits for n…
- Seven Mistakes Dutch Recognised Sponsor Applicants Still Make in 2026Dutch Recognised Sponsors (erkend referenten) in 2026 still make seven common mistakes that delay or derail vi…
- What Is Recognised Sponsorship in the Netherlands? A 2026 Beginner GuideRecognised sponsorship is a status that allows Dutch companies to sponsor work visas for foreign employees wit…
- Why the IND Rejected Your Recognised Sponsor Application in the Netherlands — 2026 Case NotesThe Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) rejected your recognised sponsor application in the Netherlan…