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🇳🇱 Highly Skilled Migrant Permit

Fast-track residence permit for non-EU/EEA professionals employed by an IND-recognised sponsor in a highly skilled role. The permit validity equals the duration of the employment contract. Holders may freely change employers within the highly skilled migrant scheme, provided the new employer is also a recognised sponsor.

Stay Duration
Equal to employment contract duration; renewable
Job Offer Required
Yes
Work Rights
Yes (unrestricted)
Who Can Apply
Non-EU/EEA nationals
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Eligibility requirements

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss national • Must have a job offer from an IND-recognised sponsor employer • Salary must meet or exceed the applicable gross monthly threshold

Age requirements

No age restriction

Income requirements

EUR 5,942/month (age 30+); EUR 4,357/month (under 30); EUR 3,122/month (recent graduate)

Financial requirements

Not required; employer-sponsored

Family provisions

Spouse, partners, and dependent children eligible

Fees & costs

Main applicantEUR 207
Additional adultEUR 207
Child (under 18)EUR 207

Frequently asked questions

What is the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit?

Fast-track residence permit for non-EU/EEA professionals employed by an IND-recognised sponsor in a highly skilled role. The permit validity equals the duration of the employment contract. Holders may freely change employers within the highly skilled migrant scheme, provided the new employer is also a recognised sponsor.

Who is eligible for the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit?

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss national • Must have a job offer from an IND-recognised sponsor employer • Salary must meet or exceed the applicable gross monthly threshold

How much does the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit cost?

The main applicant fee is EUR 207. Additional adults cost EUR 207 and children EUR 207.

What work rights does the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit give?

Yes (unrestricted)

How long can I stay on the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit?

Equal to employment contract duration; renewable

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