What Is the RVO Step-by-Step Plan?
The step-by-step plan is the document RVO uses to advise the IND on whether you can take an idea to a company in the start-up year. It is a required part of the Dutch Startup Visa scheme.
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What Happens if the IND Rejects a Startup Visa Application?
A refusal means the IND did not grant the start-up residence permit. Read the decision letter. You can usually object within the period stated in that letter. The application fee is not refunded.
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Do I Need a Business Plan for the Dutch Startup Visa?
You need a step-by-step plan that shows how the idea becomes a company. RVO assesses that plan. A long investor business plan is not what the official requirement calls for, and it will not hide a weak idea.
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Can I Apply for a Dutch Startup Visa From Abroad?
Yes. You can apply from outside The Netherlands. Where you submit the file depends on your nationality and where you live. Many applicants also need an MVV (entry visa).
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The Dutch Startup Visa Checklist
Not ready to book? Start here. The requirements the IND and RVO assess, the facilitator conditions, and a realistic cost and timeline breakdown.
- What the IND and RVO actually assess
- Facilitator conditions in plain language
- Costs and realistic end-to-end timelines
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A 60-minute assessment with a human. Credited toward Full Facilitation within 14 days if you continue. Immigration decisions remain with the IND.
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