Posted on behalf of the SNR - an update on the position regarding work permits for dependents:
Dear Community,
As non-EU members, the UK no longer has the automatic right to a work permit for the Netherlands.
This has had the potential to drive up unemployment in our community and, as we have seen in neighbouring countries, force some spouses to lose their jobs on posting.
As you may know, the Legal team at the HQ have been striving to change this, and they have succeeded.
Please see below for details:
Dependents of staff members of JFC HQ Brunssum/HQ JLSG Brunssum shall be authorised to engage
in gainful employment in the Netherlands for the duration of the term of office/tour of duty of the staff members concerned. Thus, the time of the exemption is linked to the staff members' tour of duty at JFCBS/JLSGBS.
The agreement defines dependents to include:
- the spouse (by marriage or agreement of co-habitation at a civil notary)
- children under the age of 18
- children under the age of 27 years, if attending full time education in NLD
- children under 23, if they are not studying, but still financially dependent on the staff member.
The employment shall be in accordance with Dutch laws and regulations, including labour, fiscal tax and social security legislation.
The agreement has not yet entered into effect, it is expected to occur early March 2023. Once entered into effect, an updated AUM will be released. This means that the exemption for non -EU dependents of staff members of JLSG/JFCBS will only apply per March 2023. Prior to that date a work permit will be required.
If you have any questions I am very happy to help.
SNR
