Work visa Netherlands
Highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant)
Run by Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)
Professionals with a job offer from an employer recognised by the IND as a sponsor, at the required salary.
- Job offer
- Required, from an IND recognised sponsor. Gross monthly salary in 2026: EUR 5,942 if aged 30 or over, EUR 4,357 if under 30, EUR 3,122 under the reduced criterion (for example recent graduates). The salary must also match the market rate.
- Language
- Not stated on the official page
- Education
- Not stated on the official page
- Work experience
- Not stated on the official page
- Government fee
- EUR 423
- Processing time
- The IND must decide within 90 days.
- Money you must show
- Not required beyond the salary requirement.
- When and to whom you pay
- The employer applies to the IND and pays the fee with the application.
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on ind.nl on 2026-10-18: "Only an employer recognised by the IND can apply for your permit"; "The application costs € 423,00"; "The IND must take a decision within 90 days." Income page: 30 or over "€ 5,942", younger than 30 "€ 4,357", reduced salary criterion "€ 3,122". Another official page. Another official page.