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Immigration Services for Highly Skilled Migrants

Citizens from non-EU countries must obtain a work permit to enter, live and work in the Netherlands. Navigating and applying for a visa and permit can be intricate and time-consuming and confusing due to the intricacies involved. Accuracy is crucial as errors in applications can affect the outcome of the application. Payingit International offers comprehensive assistance, managing all the paperwork on your behalf, ensuring a swift and seamless entry into the Dutch labour market.

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What is the IND – Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service?

The IND oversees the processing of applications for Highly Skilled Migrants seeking residency due to employment in the Netherlands. As the sole authority for issuing work permits in the country, the IND plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper and efficient handling of different types of immigration applications.

Applications received by the IND encompass a diverse range of nationalities and include requests from companies seeking authorization to employ individuals in the Netherlands. The IND’s commitment is to facilitate lawful immigration processes and support the Dutch labour market.

Highly Skilled Migrant requirements

Highly Skilled Migrants (HSM), contribute invaluable expertise to the Dutch economy, addressing key skill gaps within the market and they’re exempt from the requirement to demonstrate that Dutch or EU nationals are unable to fulfil these specific roles.

To be eligible for the status of Highly Skilled Migrant, the IND applies certain annual salary criteria, constituting a minimum threshold that must be met throughout the entire duration of the employment agreement. Upon renewal, the current threshold at that moment must be adhered to. The threshold is updated annually on the first of January.

2024 Salary Thresholds

Requirements	< 30 years of age Reduced Criteria*	<30 years of age	> 30 years of age
Monthly Fiscal norm (excl. holiday allowance and other emoluments)	€2,801	€ 3,909	€ 5,331

* The Reduced Salary criteria applies when you have a Dutch Master Degree or a Master Degree at one of the selected top200 universities.

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Which countries require a Dutch work & residence permit?

Non-European Union nationalities must secure an entry and a work permit to legally enter and work in the Netherlands, although there are exceptions to this requirement. Certain nationalities are exempt from this mandate and can enter the Netherlands without a work permit, thereby gaining authorization to work directly for Dutch employers. These exceptions include Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway.

Opting to recruit employees outside the EU/EER region raises pertinent inquiries that warrant attention. Attaining Recognized Sponsor status entails a potentially protracted and financially demanding process, necessitating adherence to specific criteria. By engaging PayingIt International as your payroll partner, leveraging our status as a Recognized Sponsor expedites this procedure, enabling a swiffer commencement and meeting your business objectives more promptly.

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The advantages of working with Payingit International

Collaborating with Payingit International presents a multitude of benefits for companies seeking immigration services for you as an International employee.

As an IND-recognized sponsor, Payingit International, ensures expedited and transparent communication, guaranteeing a response within one business day. Our comprehensive suite of services encompasses all administrative duties associated with immigration, affording you the opportunity to save time, resources and project delays.

We oversee all applications submitted to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND), meticulously managing your international employees’ documentation with precision and efficiency, streamlining the process with ease. Entrusting your employees’ immigration affairs to Payingit International instils confidence in the knowledge that they are in capable hands, allowing you to devote your attention to your core business endeavours.

What can our immigration service do for you?

Our immigration services are designed to simplify the process of hiring Highly Skilled Migrants for your business. We manage all paperwork, including applications to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND), ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Our dedicated team guarantees prompt responses within 24 hours and offers tailored guidance to facilitate a seamless immigration process. With Payingit International overseeing your immigration requirements, you can focus on the operational aspects of your business while we handle the administrative burden.

How do I get started with Payingit International’s immigration services in the Netherlands?

Simply contact us via phone or our online contact form to commence the process. Following your inquiry, we will promptly arrange a consultation to delve into your individual requirements. Subsequently, we will navigate you through the entire process, assuming responsibility for all aspects of the immigration paperwork on your behalf.

The IND handles all types of applications from internationals who want to live and work in the Netherlands. The IND is the only organisation that issues work permits in the whole of the Netherlands. The IND is responsible for ensuring that immigration applications are handled properly and efficiently and that the correct permits are issued to each applicant.
There are applications from people of all nationalities and from companies who need permission from the IND to employ an employee to work for them in the Netherlands. For all these applications, different types of immigration permits are required, such as a visa, residence permits or a work permit.
There are different types of visas available that are relevant for you as a highly skilled migrant.
A so-called MVV, an entry permit for someone to stay in the Netherlands for longer than 90 days.
A visa for a temporary stay of less than 90 days in the Netherlands. This is the regular tourist visa.
A return visa that allows someone to enter the Netherlands without having to carry a valid residence permit.
Check the website of the IND for more information about how you can apply or contact us if you have any questions.
Foreign nationals may choose from the options below to have their work permits validated:
In addition to their residence permit, the international employee must have a separate work permit, a so-called TWV (work permit).
They must have their work permit included in their residence permit, for example if it concerns a highly skilled employee, self-employed person or freelancer.
One of the immigration requirements of the IND for foreign contractors to work in the Netherlands is that the prospective employer must provide details about the position they hold in the Netherlands. In some cases, the IND will take a labor market test to see whether the candidate will earn a salary that matches special skills and whether those skills are not already available from the EU. Another requirement is that the applicant must have a master’s degree.
A highly skilled migrant, also known as a highly skilled worker, adds substantial value for the Dutch knowledge economy and has skills and experience that are scarce on the Dutch labor market. In most cases, however, highly skilled migrants are not required to prove that Dutch or EU workers cannot do their job; defining highly skilled migrants by age and salary will be sufficient for most applications. A master’s degree and a minimum salary are required in any case.
A minimum salary; Click here for the most recent income requirements.
A master’s degree from a recognized university. For a list of recognized universities, we would like to refer you to the Nuffic website.
Read more about the advantages of being a highly skilled migrant in our FAQ’s.
Payingit International does all the administration and handles all applications to the IND for you as highly skilled migrant. We respond within 24 hours and provide tailor-made advice so that you do not experience any problems regarding your employment.

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Payingit International provides payroll and employment solutions. We are an umbrella company and recognized IND sponsor. We take over the responsibility of the employment, so that expats have the freedom to work for whichever company they want. As an employer this gives you the freedom to focus on your core business. We have our clients’ and employees’ well-being as our number one priority. We work with the knowledge that every employment is different and that’s why our advice is always tailor-made in order to get what’s best for you.

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