What Changed in IND Fees for 2026?
The IND announced that from 1 January 2026 application fees rose by 4.4 percent, using Statistics Netherlands’ CAO-wage index. The live fees page lists a start-up first application at €423.
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Do I Need a Dutch Bank Account for the Startup Visa?
A Dutch personal or business bank account is not listed on RVO’s start-up requirements page. You must show you have enough money to live here. Running the company later usually does need a Dutch business account.
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