For foreign staffing suppliers and crewing agencies
WTTA without SNA: routes for foreign staffing companies
No SNA certificate does not automatically mean no WTTA obligation. Separate whether you supply workers within scope from how you will apply for admission. Start with the official guidance for foreign lenders.
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Does WTTA apply to our foreign company?
The working arrangement matters. The NAU identifies supplying workers for Netherlands work under the client’s direction and supervision as the key situation. Exceptions or an exemption may need consideration. Your country of establishment, number of crew or lack of SNA alone does not decide the outcome. NAU: scope and application routes.
What does SNA change about the application?
SNA certification and WTTA admission are separate. SNA states that its certificate is not generally required by law. That does not remove an applicable admission requirement. SNA FAQ.
- Qualifying SNA certificate: for the one-off SNA route, the relevant making-workers-available module must be valid on 30 June 2027. Other admission conditions still apply. Official SNA route.
- No qualifying SNA certificate: an existing lender may need the inspection-report route. New lenders and possible exemptions have different conditions. Compare the official routes.
Is 31 December 2026 the deadline for SNA?
No. It is the closing date for registration for the WTTA transitional arrangement. The subsequent admission or exemption application window is 1 May to 30 June 2027. Do not confuse registration with admission. Official transitional registration guidance.
If you use the transition without SNA, timely registration and application are required and you must show that you are actively working towards an inspection report. NAU also recommends registration as a fallback for lenders expecting qualifying SNA certification. NAU: eligibility and next steps.
What should we prepare before requesting help?
Considering certification? Our SNA certification and NEN 4400-2 guide for foreign companies explains the application process and practical inspection preparation.
Prepare a short description of when you started supplying workers, whether they work in the Netherlands, who directs them, your current SNA or inspection position and any transitional registration. These are intake questions, not an admission decision.
For a scoped review of your company, request a WTTA assessment. For practical preparation, use the Netherlands document checklist. Crewing agencies can also read the inland shipping guide.
If you want help beyond the assessment, see WTTA application support for foreign agencies without SNA, including inspection preparation and application documents.