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The Netherlands Sponsorship Recognition Applications 2025

Key Points  

  • The Netherlands introduced a digital option for companies to submit recognized sponsor applications  

Digital Submissions for Sponsor Recognition in 2025 

Beginning in early 2025, the Netherlands will allow applications for recognition as a labor sponsor to be submitted digitally. The form is available only in Dutch (‘Erkenning als referent (arbeid)’) via the IND’s Business Portal. 

Requirements: 
  • Employers need eHerkenning (eRecognition), which can be applied for now. 
  • Authorized representatives need chain authorization to submit applications on behalf of a company. 

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