Highly Skilled Migrant Visa Netherlands
The highly skilled migrant route is the fastest, cleanest way for international professionals to work in the Netherlands. Your employer must be an IND recognized sponsor, your salary must meet the current IND threshold for your age group, and the paperwork must be right the first time.
That is where we come in. We coordinate directly with your employer’s HR team, prepare you and your family for every appointment, and stay reachable on our 24/7 personal WhatsApp line whenever a question comes up, whatever the time zone.
Who this is for
- Professionals with a job offer from a Dutch company
- Employees being transferred to a Netherlands office
- Partners and children moving along with the main applicant
- HR teams relocating an international hire for the first time
What we take care of
Eligibility and salary check
Before anything is filed we verify that your employer is a recognized sponsor and that your offer meets the current IND salary threshold, which is indexed every year.
Coordination with your employer
The sponsor formally submits the application. We prepare the file with HR, chase what is missing and keep both sides on one timeline.
Family co-applications
Your partner and children apply alongside you. We bundle the applications so the whole family lands with the right permits at the same time.
Document guidance
Birth and marriage certificates often need legalization or an apostille from your home country. We tell you exactly which stamp, from which authority, before you fly.
Arrival appointments
Biometrics, permit collection, municipality registration and BSN. We schedule them in the right order and go with you.
How it works
- 01
Intake
We review your offer, your nationality and your family situation, then map the exact route and timeline.
- 02
File preparation
We assemble the documents with you and your employer and submit through the sponsor.
- 03
Decision and MVV
Depending on your nationality you collect an entry visa at the Dutch embassy before travelling. We prepare you for that appointment.
- 04
Landing
Within your first days we complete registration, permit pickup and the practical essentials.
Many highly skilled migrants qualify for the 30% facility, a Dutch tax advantage for incoming employees. Conditions change regularly, so we flag it during intake and connect you with a tax advisor rather than promising numbers.
Questions we hear often
Can my partner work in the Netherlands?
Yes. Partners of highly skilled migrants receive a residence permit with free access to the labour market. No separate work permit is needed.
How long does the application take?
Applications through a recognized sponsor run on the IND’s faster track, and in practice most cases move quickly. We confirm current IND timelines and fees during your intake instead of quoting numbers that go stale.
Do I need to speak Dutch?
No. There is no language requirement for this permit, and daily life in the international communities around Rotterdam and The Hague runs comfortably in English.
Have an offer from a Dutch employer?
Send us the basics and we will tell you within one conversation whether the route is clear and what happens next.
Thank you, your inquiry has been sent
Johanna will personally review your situation and reply within one business day, usually much sooner. For anything urgent, message us on WhatsApp.
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