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Netherlands · National (Netherlands)

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Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT)

For US citizens starting a Dutch business under the 1956 Dutch-American Friendship Treaty, at a lower bar than the general Self-Employed Person permit.

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Pathway overview

For US citizens starting a Dutch business under the 1956 Dutch-American Friendship Treaty, at a lower bar than the general Self-Employed Person permit.

Verified via WebSearch, cross-referenced across multiple independent sources: you must be a US citizen investing in a Dutch business — trading between the Netherlands and the US, developing and leading Dutch business operations, or investing substantial capital. Unlike the general Self-Employed Person permit's RVO points test, DAFT requires a minimum investment of €4,500 in the business (the exact figure that counts as 'substantial' varies by legal form, disclosed here, not separately modeled), registration in the Trade Register of the Dutch Chamber of Commerce, and sufficient means to support your stay.

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2026-08-20
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