Valid for the length of your contract, up to 5 years.
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€423
Application fee: €423.
≈ USD 473 — indicative only, at the ECB reference rate of 3 Nov 2026. Not an official fee.
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Valid for the length of your contract, up to 5 years.
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To be confirmed with the IND before applying.
Your employer must be a sponsor recognised by the IND.
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2026, aged 30 or older: at least €5,942 gross a month.
Applies to People aged 30 or older; gross per month, 2026, excluding holiday allowance.
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2026, under 30: at least €4,357 gross a month.
Applies to People aged under 30; gross per month, 2026, excluding holiday allowance.
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2026, reduced criterion (recent graduates): at least €3,122 gross a month.
Applies to Reduced criterion: within 3 years of graduating or after an orientation year; gross per month, 2026.
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These are the official rules we have so far. There may be more. Read the official page before you apply.
Highly skilled migrant — IND
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