Work
An asylum residence permit allows you to work in the Netherlands. On this page, you will find information about finding work and the Dutch work culture.
Step-by-step plans (3)
Working in the Netherlands with an asylum residence permit
Starting your own business in the Netherlands with an asylum residence permit
Filing tax returns in the Netherlands with an asylum residence permit
Information
What types of businesses are there in the Netherlands?
If you want to set up a business in the Netherlands, you need to choose a legal form. A legal form is the legal structure of your business. There are various legal forms in the Netherlands. In this article, you can find out what legal forms are available in the Netherlands.
What are your rights if you are dismissed or your contract is not renewed?
If you are dismissed or your temporary contract expires without renewal, you have certain rights in the Netherlands. This article tells you what you are entitled to and what you can do.
How can you find job openings or work?
In this day and age, companies and employers share job openings mostly online. If you are looking for work in the Netherlands, you can find vacancies on many websites. Below you can read where to best start your job search.
There are different types of employment contracts in the Netherlands
An agreement or contract is an official understanding between two or more persons or organisations. The contract states what the persons or organisations must do and what each person's rights are. For example, someone does work or provides a product, and the other person pays for it. In this article, we explain what an employment contract or employment agreement is and the different types.
What is on your payslip?
If you have a job and get a salary every month, then you are employed. You then get a payslip from your employer every month. This is an overview of how your salary is structured. This payslip not only shows how much money you get, but also how much tax you pay for what. In this article you can read what else is on your payslip and why it is important.
What do you need to do if you get ill and are unable to work for an extended period of time?
When you are ill, you report ill to your employer. In the Netherlands, there are rules about long-term illness and work. You have rights, but also obligations. In this article, we explain what you have to do if you become long-term ill.
This is what you need to arrange financially when you start working more or less
Are you going to work more or less? Or will you stop working for money? Then there are a few important things to arrange. In this article you can read about what you can arrange if your work situation changes.
You can look for work through an employment agency
If you are allowed to work in the Netherlands, you can apply directly with an employer or look for work through an employment agency. An employment agency will help you find a suitable job. This article tells you more about looking for work through an employment agency.
Volunteering with an asylum residence permit
If you have an asylum residence permit, you can do volunteer work in the Netherlands. Read more about it on this page.
When may your employer dismiss you or not?
In the Netherlands, an employer cannot just dismiss you. There are rules for that. Your employer must always have a good reason and follow the correct steps. In this article you can read when dismissal is allowed and what your rights are.