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Everything here is written against the current IND rules and the register we hold, and updated when the rules change in January.
Everything here is written against the current IND rules and the register we hold, and updated when the rules change in January. No affiliate links, no agency referrals, and no promises about outcomes we cannot influence.
Moving to the Netherlands for work as a non-EU professional (2026)
The official rules for moving to the Netherlands for work from outside the EU in 2026, each linked to its source: sponsors, salary amounts, decision period, entry visa, TB test, orientation year, 30% ruling and language.
Updated 10 October 2026 · 6 min read
Which companies sponsor highly skilled migrant visas in the Netherlands?
Only employers on the IND's public register can sponsor a highly skilled migrant permit — here's how to find them and read the register correctly.
Updated 8 August 2026 · 8 min read
How to find visa sponsorship jobs in the Netherlands
Most vacancies never mention sponsorship at all — here's how to work out which employers can actually hire you from abroad, and where to look.
Updated 8 August 2026 · 9 min read
Highly skilled migrant salary 2026: the IND thresholds explained
The IND's 2026 required amounts in one place: which figure applies to you, what counts towards it, and why the market rate still matters even if you clear the minimum.
Updated 8 August 2026 · 7 min read
The 30% ruling: what changed and who still qualifies
The 30% ruling has been through several rounds of reform. Here's what's actually confirmed, what's still uncertain, and how it interacts with the HSM salary threshold.
Updated 8 August 2026 · 8 min read
Recruitment agencies in the Netherlands that work with international candidates
Agencies can be a genuine shortcut into sponsor-friendly roles, but only some are themselves sponsors — here's what to check before relying on one.
Updated 8 August 2026 · 7 min read
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