As of 1 April 2017, highly skilled migrants, EU Blue Card holders, foreign students studying in the Netherlands, as well as scientific researchers who are in possession of a valid residence permit will be able to perform self-employed activities next to their main working activities for which their residence permit in the Netherlands has been initially granted.
The main condition is that the requirements for the current residence status as a highly skilled migrant, EU Blue card holder, student, and scientific researcher remain fulfilled.