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Netherlands — Residency: Retirement Visa

The Netherlands has no dedicated retirement permit; non-EU retirees need a permit with sufficient income of at least the Dutch minimum wage including holiday pay.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceIND — Independent, sustainable and sufficient incomeLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • Non-EU nationals staying over 90 days need a residence permit and often an MVV entry authorisation first.
  • The listed purposes of stay focus on work, study and entrepreneurship, and retirement is not listed as its own purpose.
  • Sufficient income means at least the Dutch minimum wage with holiday pay, and the source (pension, benefit from abroad, own assets) is irrelevant.
  • Required amounts differ per permit type, so check the IND figure.

Steps

  1. Step 1: Research — Investigate the official government websites and consult with the relevant authorities to gather information on the current requirements for a retirement visa.

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