As of July 1, 2025, the standard amounts for residency as a researcher or visiting professor (and their family members) have been adjusted.
- Researcher / guest lecturer: €1698 per month
Researcher / guest lecturer with family: €2426 per month
These amounts are adjusted for inflation twice a year, on January 1 and July 1.
Are you curious about what this means for opportunities to bring a colleague, researcher or family member to the Netherlands? We would like to think along with you!
Specific minimum income required amounts apply to residence permits for researchers and highly skilled migrants. Below is an overview of the required amounts for each group.
When in doubt, always contact us. We will be happy to assist you.
| Function | Required amounts(gross) valid until01-01-26 |
|---|---|
| Researcher / guest lecturer | €1698 |
| Researcher / guest lecturer with family * | €2426 |
| Valid until01-01-26 | |
| Other positions, 30 years and older | €5688 |
| Other positions, under 30 years of age | €4171 |
| Other positions, after orientation year or recent graduate | €2989 |
* Keep in mind that the monthly cost of living often exceeds the set standard amount. It is advisable to inform the international (guest) employee about this well in advance. | |
Adjustment of requered amounts by IND
“A required amount is the minimum amount you must earn for the residence permit you are applying for. These required amounts are adjusted on 1 January and 1 July each year by the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment in the context of the Minimum Wage and Minimum Holiday Allowance Act (in Dutch: Wet minimumloon en minimumvakantiebijslag or WML), and published in the Government Gazette (of: National Gazette)”
