→Work VisaHighly Skilled Migrant Visa (Kennismigrant)
Highly skilled professionals with a job offer from an IND-recognized sponsor
Duration: Duration of employment contract (max 5 years, renewable)Fee: €350Processing: 2–4 weeks (fast-track via recognized sponsor)
Requirements & Documents
- 1Job offer from IND-recognized sponsor in Netherlands
- 2Salary threshold: €5,942/month (age 30+) or €4,357/month (under 30)
- 3Recognized sponsor applies for combined MVV + residence permit (GVVA)
- 4Degree certificate (not always mandatory if salary threshold met)
- 5Valid passport
- 6TB test upon arrival in Netherlands
- 7Health insurance (mandatory in Netherlands)
Important Notes
30% tax ruling — 30% of salary tax-free for 5 years. Family can join (spouse gets open work permit). Path to permanent residence after 5 years.
Visa Summary
CountryNetherlands
Visa TypeHighly Skilled Migrant Visa (Kennismigrant)
CategoryWork
DurationDuration of employment contract (max 5 years, renewable)
Fee€350
Processing2–4 weeks (fast-track via recognized sponsor)