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How Brave Ones Helps You

Building a new life in the Netherlands on a partner visa can be exciting, but also overwhelming. While supporting your partner and settling into a new country, finding your own career path and becoming financially independent can take time.

That’s where Brave Ones can help! We connect partner visa holders with English-speaking jobs, so you can earn your own income, gain experience in the Dutch labour market and build a stable future in the Netherlands.

Together with Together Matters, we also provide you the possibility of participating in a tailored course that will help you maximize your changes of getting your career back on track here in the Netherlands.

What Brave Ones
Provides You

  • English Speaking Jobs
  • Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities
  • Onboarding in Maximum 2 weeks
  • Weekly Payment
  • No Drivers License Required

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But How Does Brave Ones Work?

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Apply for a Job

On our website, you can find our open opportunities on your current city and you can apply to any that you fit the requirements. But make sure you are located in NL, with a valid visa/BSN, and have a residence. At Brave Ones we provide work opportunities without housing.

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Chat with Bo

Bo is our super smart AI Recruiter, she will send you a message on Whatsapp - make sure when you apply you add your Whatsapp number on your application! - and she will do some previous screening questions with you, just so we can know you better! 

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Meet Brave Ones Online

Now that we know more about you, we will call you to schedule an interview. In this online interview, our recruiter will ask you more details and present to you the job you will be doing. Be prepared and on time! 

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Meet the Company On-Site

Now that you've completed your interview with us and received the green light, it's time for the final step: your interview with the company you'll be working for. You'll visit your future workplace, meet your manager, and get a feel for the job and the team. If it's a match, you're hired! We'll collect the remaining documents, prepare your contract, and get everything ready so you can start as soon as possible.

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Together Matters helps you prepare for that Study related Opportunity!

Now that you have greater financial stability, you can focus on rebuilding your career in the Netherlands. To help you take that next step, Brave Ones has partnered with Together Matters.

Their Spouses of Expats Program helps international partners understand the Dutch job market, reconnect with their professional experience and identify realistic career opportunities. Through practical guidance, coaching and community support, you can build your confidence, strengthen your professional positioning and move towards a career that suits your ambitions.

As a Brave Ones member, you can also access exclusive onboarding support to help you start the program with a clear and personalised plan.

Learn more about Together Matters here!

Couldn't Find a Vacancy in Your City or Something that You Liked?

That is okay - we got you covered! Join our Whatsapp Broadcast channel where we send first the new vacancies when they open. You can join the group specific to your city and get a notification once new vacancies open up!

Join our Whatsapp Broadcast to get job notifications in your city!

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Partner Visa Working Netherlands Guide

Can You Work in the Netherlands on a Partner Visa?

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FAQ

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

Do I need a work permit if I have a partner visa?

It depends on your partner's status in the Netherlands. If your partner is Dutch, for example, you are normally free to work without a TWV. Partners of highly skilled migrants, European Blue Card holders, researchers and certain other residence permit holders can also work freely. Always check the wording on the back of your residence card to confirm your work rights.

How can I check if I am allowed to work?

Check the back of your Dutch residence permit. If it says “Arbeid vrij toegestaan. TWV niet vereist”, you are free to work and your employer does not need to arrange a work permit for you. If your card contains different wording, check your conditions before accepting a job.

How many hours can I work on a partner residence permit?

If your residence permit states that you are free to work, there is no specific immigration-related limit on how many hours you can work. You can apply for both part-time and full-time positions.

What documents do I need to apply for work?

You should have identification, a BSN and a valid Dutch residence permit showing your employment rights. Additional information may be required when you complete your employment contract and onboarding.

Does my employer need to sponsor my visa?

If your residence card states that you are free to work and that a TWV is not required, your employer does not need to sponsor you in order to employ you. Your right to live in the Netherlands remains connected to your residence permit.

Can I work if my partner is an international student?

This is an important exception. If your partner has a Dutch residence permit for study and your residence permit is based on staying with them, you are generally not allowed to work. Always check the employment status printed on your residence card.

Can Brave Ones help me if I am restarting my career in the Netherlands?

Yes. Brave Ones connects internationals with English-speaking job opportunities and employers who understand different residence statuses. This can be especially useful if you have recently moved to the Netherlands and want to start earning, gain Dutch work experience or rebuild your career.