The Highly Skilled Worker Visa in the Netherlands (also known as the residence permit for highly skilled migrants) offers a pathway to residency and employment for qualified individuals with specialized skills who can contribute to the Dutch knowledge economy.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Highly Skilled Worker Visa program in the Netherlands provides an opportunity for highly qualified professionals to live and work in the country. This program is designed to attract talented individuals who can contribute to the Netherlands' knowledge-based economy and fill skill gaps in various sectors.
Overview
A streamlined pathway to residency and employment for highly qualified professionals in the Netherlands
Eligibility Requirements
Specialized skills and a job offer from a recognized sponsor in the Netherlands. Specific salary thresholds based on age and qualifications
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
Up to 5 years, renewable
Months to Visa
1 month for recognized sponsors
Physical Presence Requirement
No specific requirement, but employment in the Netherlands is expected
Availability
Easy
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
The recognized sponsor (employer) submits the application on behalf of the highly skilled worker to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Passport
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Not applicable
A clean criminal record is required, confirmed through police clearance certificates from the applicant's country of origin and any country of residence in the past 5 years
Applicant must prove to have sufficient financial support to support the entire stay in the country
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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