🇳🇱 Netherlands visas for India citizens

Employer must be an IND-recognised sponsor. 2026 salary thresholds (gross/month, excluding holiday allowance): €5,942 if you are 30 or over, €4,357 under 30, €3,122 for graduates within 3 years of a Dutch orientation year. Recognised-sponsor applications are typically decided in about 2 weeks. IND fee €423.

One-year permit for recent graduates (within 3 years) of Dutch universities or top-ranked global universities to live in the Netherlands and find work, with free access to the labour market. No income or savings requirement. Landing an HSM job afterwards qualifies for the reduced €3,122/month salary threshold.