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Path context

Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

4 verified routes

SkilledSkilled work

Highly Skilled Migrant

Netherlands

Official source
Processing time

IND decision period applies; recognised sponsors may use facilitated processing

Success rate

Not published

Duration

Up to 5 years, normally linked to employment

Min. salary

Monthly IND salary criterion applies and is updated annually

Requirements

4 items
  • Employment contract with an IND-recognised sponsor
  • Salary meeting the current age and category-specific IND criterion
  • Market-conform employment conditions
  • Passport and residence documents required by IND

Process overview

Total: IND decision period applies; recognised sponsors may use facilitated processing
  1. 1

    Confirm eligibility

    Before applying

    Use the linked issuing-authority page and the route-specific document list.

  2. 2

    Prepare and submit

    Application stage

    Apply through the official online service, recognised sponsor, embassy or consulate, as applicable.

  3. 3

    Authority assessment

    IND decision period applies; recognised sponsors may use facilitated processing

    Published service standards are not approval guarantees and can vary by location and case complexity.

  4. 4

    Complete post-approval steps

    After approval

    Finish entry, registration or residence-permit formalities required by the destination country.

Cost breakdown

No fixed amount is shown because the official fee depends on the route, applicant or application location.

The recognised sponsor normally pays or arranges the IND application fee. Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm the current amount and conditions on the linked official source before applying.

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