Here are the new gross monthly amounts in a row:
- Highly skilled migrant (30 years and older): €5.942,-
- Highly skilled migrant (younger than 30 years): €4.357,-
- Highly skilled migrant with reduced criterion: €3.122,-
- EU Blue Card: €5.942,-
- EU Blue Card with reduced criterion: €4.754,-
Please note: These amounts exclude 8% vacation allowance and apply only to stipulated, monthly fees. Market conformity is required (except for the EU Blue Card, which has different requirements).
Questions about what this means for your organization?
The Welcome Center Food Valley is ready to support you with questions about Highly skilled migrants, EU Blue Card holders and the impact of these changes. Contact us or visit our website to learn more about immigration procedures we do for Dutch employers. And read more about our welcome services that support expats to find housing, schools for children and work for their partner.
Together we build a strong and diverse international workplace!
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Publication in the Government Gazette (Staatscourant)
The Government Gazette (Staatscourant) publishes the salary criteria for highly skilled migrants annually, which are indexed and adjusted each year.
Change in amounts
[…] Based on CBS data, the amounts will be increased by 4.46% with effect from January 1, 2026.
IND | Required amounts income requirements
On this page you will find the required amounts per residence permit. Your income should at least be equal to the required amount for the residence permit you are applying for.
