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The orientation year

Orientation year (zoekjaar) length

The orientation year residence permit is valid for one year (12 months) and cannot be extended. It lets you work freely in the Netherlands without a separate work permit while you look for a job.

12months


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MAS reads your IND letter, checks whether an employer can legally sponsor you, and finds work that will actually take you. Free, no account.

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