Bank Statement for the Netherlands DAFT Visa
The Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) lets US citizens gain Dutch residency by investing a modest amount — historically €4,500 — in a Netherlands-based business. The IND verifies the investment sits in your business account, making bank statements central at both application and renewal. Here is how to document it properly.
Key Benefits
- Proves the required DAFT investment is deposited and maintained
- Separates business capital from personal funds for IND review
- Documents client income that supports renewal after two years
- Backs up the balance sheet your Dutch accountant prepares
How It Works
- Step 1: Open a Dutch business bank account and deposit the qualifying investment amount
- Step 2: Download statements showing the deposit and ongoing balance as PDFs
- Step 3: Convert them to Excel with Bank Statement Converter to track the investment stays above threshold
- Step 4: Share the organized statements with your accountant for the IND balance-sheet requirement
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much must I invest for the DAFT visa?
- The treaty requirement has long been €4,500 in qualifying business capital. Confirm the current figure with the IND or your Dutch accountant before applying.
- Does the DAFT investment have to stay in the account?
- The capital requirement must be maintained for the duration of the permit — your balance sheet and statements must show it. Dipping below is a common renewal problem.
- Can I use a US bank account for DAFT?
- No. The investment must sit in a Dutch business account for your Netherlands-registered business.
- What do renewals require?
- At renewal the IND reviews whether the business is real and the capital maintained — statements showing client income and the preserved investment are the core evidence.
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