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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? The Netherlands will lower government filing fees for immigration-related applications starting May 3.
What does the change mean? As part of its cost calculations, the government will not increase any filing fees and will lower fees for a number of residence permit types as well as for employers applying to become a recognized sponsor.
Background: A list of changes to government filing fees for relevant categories is as follows.
BAL Analysis: The lowering of the government filing fees represents significant savings for companies and individuals applying for work and residence permits in the Netherlands, including a 27-percent reduction in the filing fee for recognized sponsor status and a 38-percent decrease in the fees for the Highly Skilled Migrant and EU Blue Card categories.
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