Europe · Permanent Residency

Netherlands residence pathways

The premier Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant scheme offering accelerated IND approvals, 30% tax facility, and fast-track permanent residence in 5 years.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Engineers, tech experts, financial analysts, and executives sponsored by IND-recognized sponsors.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Employment contract with an employer recognized as a sponsor by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)
  • Salary meeting statutory age-based thresholds: €5,688/month for 30+; €4,171/month for under 30; €2,989/month for Dutch graduates
  • Role commensurate with candidate qualifications
Process

How the process works

  1. Recognized sponsor files digital application directly with IND in the Netherlands
  2. IND approves application within 2 weeks
  3. Candidate collects MVV entry visa (if required) and arrives in Netherlands to collect residence card
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Signed contract with IND recognized sponsor, passport copy, antecedents certificate, degree copy
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Qualifying expatriates can benefit from the 30% tax facility, significantly increasing take-home income.

Official source: IND — Immigration and Naturalisation Service Netherlands. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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