If a company hires and sporsors me, do I need to get a MVV?

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

You have a lot of different pieces of information that do not belong together.

• MVV is both a work and residency permit, you have to apply for it at the local Dutch Embassy where you live.  When you apply, you are assessed on your own ability to find work and have demonstrated your ability to integrate (speak the language); they do this by testing/assessing your skills, qualifications and experience and then looking to see if they are needed in the Netherlands.  In other words, are you employable and do you speak Dutch.
• Similar to MVV in that it is both a work and residency permit, a sponsored visa is where an employer needs your skills and that particular skill is not able to be filled either in the country, or the EU (they will always get priority over you, it's EU law); that may sound daunting, but many are still entering the Netherlands via this means.  There is no integration/language requirements, but there are minimum salary levels, the employer must be registered with the Dutch Government (IND) and the employer has to apply for your work permit.

The other thing you must remember is that all work permits everywhere are political, in that they are granted by the national government and can be withdrawn at their will; it will not give you the right of permanent residence or nationality, which is a further hurdle to cross years down the line.  Once the visa/work permit expires, you may have to go back home.

There are many different kinds of permits and the Dutch Government (IND) have a website on the subject; this link will take you straight to it.  Within that website are many further links, but most importantly one on how to contact them directly and ask your questions.

I wish you the best of luck.

Cynic

Expat Team

Thank you very much!I

I think I have answered you by e-mail but it is not there as sent. But my message ws to thank you about everything you said above. I am waiting for the credentiation of my Diploma via IDW and aftewards I will see what else is needed for working in a Childacare.

I wish you all the best

Izolda