Highly Skilled Migrant Residence Permit
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Highly Skilled Migrant Residence Permit
Highly Skilled Migrant Residence Permit
Netherlands · Work
What it is
Temporary residence permit allowing non-EU nationals to work in the Netherlands for an IND-recognised sponsor employer. Aimed at knowledge workers (kennismigranten) meeting specific salary thresholds.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 5 years (matches employment contract duration)
- Processing time
- Up to 13 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (first application; extension EUR 423)
- EUR 423
- Proof of funds (gross SV per month, 2026 salary criterion)
- EUR 5,942 per month
- Proof of funds (gross SV per month, 2026 salary criterion)
- EUR 4,357 per month
- Proof of funds (orientation-year graduates, 2026 criterion)
- EUR 3,122 per month
Key requirements
- Employment contract with an IND-recognised sponsor employer or research institution
- Gross monthly salary meeting market rates aligned with the highly skilled migrant threshold
- General requirements applicable to all applicants (valid passport, TB test, no public-order concerns)
- Healthcare professionals must be registered in the BIG register where applicable
- Researchers and medical trainees have additional specific requirements
Working on this visa
Work for your recognised-sponsor employer; salary must meet the monthly threshold.
Bringing family
Family can join with free labour-market access.
Money you must show
30 or older; under 30 EUR 4,357; reduced EUR 3,122
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 18 July 2026.