Netherlands highly skilled migrant: 2026 salary
The IND publishes the required gross monthly amounts. For 2026:
| Type | First permit |
|---|---|
| 30 years or older | €5,942 |
| Younger than 30 | €4,357 |
| Reduced salary criterion (specific cases, see the page) | €3,122 |
| European Blue Card | €5,942 |
The amounts change every year on January 1, and the amount that counts is the one that applies on the date of the application. The IND fee for a first application is €423.
Example
Illustrative. You're 31 with an offer of €6,000 gross a month. That's €58 above the 2026 amount. If the application goes in after January 1, check the new figure first.
Important
You don't apply yourself: only an employer recognised by the IND can apply for this permit. The figures for a new employer follow their own rule, so read the page if you change jobs.
If you have an offer
- ☐ Find your row on the IND page
- ☐ Check the employer is recognised
- ☐ Ask when the application goes in
- ☐ Budget your first months
Moving budget and checklist — set in dollars, so swap in € →
Source: ind.nl, Required amounts income requirements; Fees; Highly skilled migrant. This isn't legal advice; the decision is the authority's.