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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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