Start-up Residence Permit

Netherlands · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

A one-year residence permit for innovative entrepreneurs to build a startup while working with a government-approved facilitator who supervises the business. Assessed with the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). After year one you can move to the self-employed permit. Distinct from the points-scored self-employed route.

Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Elizabeth O

At a glance

Embassy processing

Assessed with RVO; up to 3 months

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£325

≈ ₦594,425

Why applications get refused

Facilitator not approved

Mentor not on the approved facilitator list.

Fix: Sign with an officially approved facilitator before applying.

Idea not innovative

Product/service judged not innovative.

Fix: Demonstrate genuine innovation and a credible plan.

Document checklist

Required

Valid passport

When: "all"

Signed agreement with an approved facilitator

When: "all"

Step-by-step business plan

When: "all"

Proof of sufficient means + health insurance

When: "all"

MVV (Nigeria is MVV-required)

When: "all"

Application timeline

1. Prepare your application

Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms

1–3 weeks

2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)

Specialist checks your file before you submit

5–7 working days

3. Submit online or at visa centre

Biometrics appointment may be required

1 day

4. Embassy decision

Standard processing. Priority options may be available.

Assessed with RVO; up to 3 months

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

Start-up residence permit

£325

594,425

Total government fees

325

≈ ₦594,425

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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Real outcomes

100% approved

Based on 12 reported outcomes across all Rekoja cases. This is a look back at past cases, not a prediction. The embassy decides; past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

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