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Work permit for employees of recognized sponsors meeting salary thresholds.
€5,942 / mo
Min. income
€210
Application fee
2 weeks (fast track)
Processing time
Up to 5 years
Stay duration
Highly Skilled Migrant is a work route in Netherlands for relocation and residency planning. Work permit for employees of recognized sponsors meeting salary thresholds. NomadIndex tracks minimum income, fees, processing time and renewal flags from linked reference sources (Dataset verified).
Highly Skilled Migrant is a Netherlands work program listed in NomadIndex's mobility dataset. It is intended for founders, freelancers and remote workers comparing visa and residency options — not a guarantee of eligibility.
Overview based on publicly available information — not a complete application checklist.
| Requirement level | High |
| Visa type | Work |
| Minimum income | €5,942 / mo |
| Application fee | €210 |
| Processing time | 2 weeks (fast track) |
| Stay duration | Up to 5 years |
Salary threshold for applicants aged 30+ (2026 IND rate €5,942/mo gross excl. holiday pay). Lower thresholds apply under 30 and for reduced-salary routes.
Tax treatment varies by individual circumstances. Consult a qualified tax advisor before relocating.
Confirm all requirements directly with the issuing authority.
ind.nl
Last checked: June 23, 2026
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Dataset last reviewed: June 2026
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