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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑHow to get a work visa in Netherlands

The Netherlands has one of the fastest work permit systems in Europe. Recognised sponsors can hire highly skilled migrants (kennismigranten) with a decision in about two weeks, and English is widely used at work.

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Visa routes

Highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant)

Anyone hired by an IND-recognised sponsor at the salary threshold

Salary
โ‚ฌ5,688 gross a month (age 30+), โ‚ฌ4,171 (under 30), โ‚ฌ2,989 after a Dutch degree (2025, excl. holiday pay)
Processing
Usually about 2 weeks for recognised sponsors
Permanent residence
Permanent residence or citizenship after 5 years

EU Blue Card

Graduates whose employer is not a recognised sponsor

Salary
โ‚ฌ5,688 gross a month (2025)
Processing
Up to 90 days
Permanent residence
Permanent residence after 5 years

Orientation year (zoekjaar)

Recent graduates of Dutch or top-200 universities

Salary
None while searching; lower threshold once hired
Processing
A few weeks
Permanent residence
Switch to highly skilled migrant once hired

Figures as published in 2025. Thresholds change, usually every year: always confirm on the official sources below before you apply.

Step by step

  1. 1Find a job with an IND-recognised sponsor (check the public register)
  2. 2Your employer applies to the IND for you
  3. 3Collect the entry visa (MVV) if your nationality needs one
  4. 4Register at your municipality and get a BSN number
  5. 5Collect your residence permit from the IND

Documents you usually need

  • Passport
  • Employment contract
  • Antecedents certificate (signed)

Tips

  • Only recognised sponsors can use the fast highly skilled migrant route; HireGoat marks them on job pages
  • The 30% ruling (tax break for expats) is being reduced, so check the current rules when comparing offers

Latest sponsored jobs in Netherlands

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DatabricksVerified sponsorยท๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands

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Relocation support
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Questions

Do I need a degree for the highly skilled migrant visa?

No. The salary threshold and a recognised sponsor are what matter. The EU Blue Card does need a degree.

Official sources

  • IND: highly skilled migrant
  • IND public register of recognised sponsors

Other countries

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช United Arab Emirates๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Singapore๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand
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