
November 10, 2026
Immigration Q&A: Hiring International Talent and Living in the Netherlands

Event summary
Have a question about immigration process in the Netherlands? Join Briddge at High Tech Campus Eindhoven for a complimentary, informal Q&A session with our immigration specialists. Whether you are an employer navigating the requirements for hiring international talent or an individual with questions about your own residence situation, you are welcome to drop in for a one-on-one conversation. Discuss topics such as recognized sponsorship, work and residence permits, the Dutch Expat Scheme (formerly known as the 30% ruling), Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements, and more. Our specialists will be available from 13:00 to 15:00 to share practical guidance and discuss your questions in a private setting.
Additional details
Have an immigration question? Speak directly with our specialists.
Immigration matters can raise questions at every stage, whether you are looking to employ international talent, navigating a residence permit application, considering a change of employer, or exploring your options for staying in the Netherlands.
During this informal drop-in session, you will have the opportunity to speak directly with Briddge's immigration specialists, discuss your situation, and receive complimentary initial guidance.
Topics you can discuss include:
- Recognized sponsorship and the requirements for employing international talent in the Netherlands
- Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM), Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) and EU Blue Card permits
- Other work and residence permits for international employees and their family members
- Dutch Expat Scheme (formerly known as the 30% ruling), including eligibility assessments, first-time applications, and employer transfers
- Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements and related immigration considerations
- Changing employers while working in the Netherlands
- Self-employment and entrepreneurship permits, including the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT)
- Search year residence permits
- Permanent residence and naturalization
Meet our immigration specialists
Kateryna Stienstra
Head of Immigration Law
Olga van Meer
Senior Legal Associate Immigration
How it works
Simply drop in at any time between 13:00 and 15:00. You will have the opportunity to speak with Kateryna or Olga individually in a private meeting room, rather than discussing your questions in a group. There is no presentation or fixed program, so you can arrive whenever it suits you and focus on the questions that matter to you.
The session is complimentary, and no registration or appointment is required. If you have a specific question you would like to discuss, you are welcome to contact us in advance.
Date: November 23, 2026
Time: 13:00–15:00
Location: 3EALITY HTC 37, High Tech Campus Eindhoven
Meeting room: Forrest Gump




