Check the correct IND sponsor category and the employer's legal identity before relying on a Dutch recruitment offer. A company appearing in an unrelated register category does not answer the work-route question.
Name the intended permit category
IND's recognised-sponsor register is divided into categories including work, study, exchange and research. The page explains that it can be used to check an organisation's recognition. A recognised sponsor can submit certain residence applications, but the applicant must still investigate the relevant permit requirements. Read IND: Public register recognised sponsors.
Your working sheet
The following is an editorial organisation tool, not an official application checklist. Copy the rows that help and fill them with your own verified records.
| Check | What to record |
|---|---|
| Entity | Compare the contract employer with the registered organisation |
| Category | Open the register that matches the residence purpose |
| Responsibility | Ask who prepares submits and tracks the actual permit application |
A practical example
Suppose an organisation appears in the research register while a recruiter discusses a different employment route. The applicant should ask which entity and route the proposed contract uses. A positive name search by itself does not resolve that question.
Before the next step
Save the relevant register result and current permit instructions with the offer. Ask the employer about any name or category discrepancy. Keep salary, qualification and other applicant requirements as separate source-backed checks.
Continue with the guide library or save the next task in the moving planner. Official requirements can change; the source above was checked on 17 October 2026.