IND recognised sponsors in Hospitality & Leisure

86 organisations we have classified into this sector appear on the IND public register of recognised sponsors, as held in our copy of 1 July 2026. This is the sector where recognised sponsor status is most often misread. Many hospitality companies appear on the register, but very few hospitality roles pay enough to meet the highly skilled migrant criterion.

Where these employers are

International hotel groups, travel technology companies and event organisations in Amsterdam and Schiphol account for most of the sponsorship that does happen.

Roles that typically qualify

Revenue managers, hotel general managers, travel technology and distribution specialists, and regional operations managers.

What recognised sponsor status does and does not mean

A recognised sponsor is an organisation the IND has admitted to its register, which allows it to apply for a highly skilled migrant permit on your behalf under the fast procedure. It is a permission the employer holds, not a promise it makes. An employer on this list may have no vacancies, may not hire outside the EU, and may still decline to sponsor a particular hire.

Chefs, front-of-house, guest services and most supervisory roles fall below the criterion. If you are looking at this sector, check the salary before you check the register.

The salary you would need to clear in 2026

The highly skilled migrant criterion is a gross monthly salary, excluding the 8% holiday allowance, and it does not vary by sector — the same figure applies whether you join a hospitality & leisure employer or any other recognised sponsor.

IND required gross monthly salary amounts for 2026
SituationGross per month (2026)
Highly skilled migrant, under 30€4,357
Highly skilled migrant, 30 or over€5,942
Reduced criterion (orientation year / recent Dutch graduate)€3,122
EU Blue Card€5,942
EU Blue Card, reduced€4,754

Not sure which line applies to you? Run the eligibility check — it works out your age band, route and gap against the criterion.

Agencies and channels covering this sector

  • Adecco Netherlands

    Recruitment agency · Zaltbommel · works with international candidates

    Official site carries English-language roles and Work-in-Holland information.

Recognised sponsors in Hospitality & Leisure

Other sectors

Sector classification is ours, derived from the registered legal name, not something the IND publishes. Always confirm an employer on the official IND register.