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TWV

Also known as: Tewerkstellingsvergunning, Work Permit

Immigration & VisasLast reviewed: 13 Apr 2026

The TWV is the standalone Dutch work permit issued by UWV for non-EU nationals employed for three months or less, or in categories excluded from the Single Permit.

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The TWV is the standalone Dutch work permit issued by UWV for non-EU nationals employed for three months or less, or in categories excluded from the Single Permit.

The Tewerkstellingsvergunning (TWV) is the standalone work permit issued by the Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (UWV) under the Wet arbeid vreemdelingen (Wav). It authorises an employer to engage a non-EU worker without granting residence rights, and it is used when the Single Permit (GVVA) does not apply.

A TWV is the correct instrument when employment lasts three months or less, when the worker already holds valid Dutch residence on another basis, or when the assignment falls into a category such as seasonal work, internships, or study-linked employment. UWV conducts a full labour-market test, checking whether a suitable candidate is available within the EU or EEA before issuing the permit.

Employers typically receive a decision within five weeks. The permit is tied to a specific employer, role, and period; material changes require a new application. Holding a TWV does not entitle the worker to stay in the Netherlands beyond any existing visa or residence status.

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Related terms

GVVA · VVR · Dutch Labor Market Test · HSM Visa · MVV · Self-Employed Residence Permit

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