Micronesia and the Netherlands at a glance
- Stamp
- Legalisation
- Tax treaty
- Outside the Dutch treaty list: Dutch rules apply (Rijksoverheid, 1 October 2026)
- Moving here
- Residence permit needed
Documents from Micronesia
Passport copy, certified by a notary in Micronesia.
Proof of address in Micronesia, at most three months old.
Power of attorney.
Ownership statement, one page from us.
Legalisation. Micronesia is outside the apostille system, so after the notary the document needs legalisation. First the ministry of foreign affairs of Micronesia, then the Embassy of the Netherlands in Micronesia (or the embassy responsible for Micronesia). The Dutch notary accepts the document once it is legalised.
If a company from Micronesia becomes a shareholder
Register extract, at most three months old. Plus articles, signing authority and ownership chart.
Your next step from Micronesia
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