Post #3182439
2026-05-21 15:06 UTC
Ahhh fuck now that I read it in that way I can totally see it lol!
I moved using the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty; basically start and run a Dutch business that employs yourself and sponsor your own immigration. It was the only valid path I had from the US -> Europe, and it's actually surprisingly easy if you're capable of being self employed. My business went well for a while until my main client screwed me over but now I have a regular highly-skilled-migrant visa which requires a Dutch company to hire you and sponsor your work visa.
I think it's a wonderful place in it's in own right. If I compare it to where I used to live I question why I didn't do it sooner.
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@dharmacurious@slrpnk.net 2026-05-21 21:20
I know Google exists and I'll go to research on my own, too, but as someone who's been through the process, can it just be any business, or does it have to be a minimum value company before you can do it? Any general advice?
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@nixfreak@sopuli.xyz 2026-05-21 20:10
Yep I agree, love Netherlands, seriously thinking about moving. My friend that lives there now keeps bugging me to move there.