Highly Skilled Migrant Permit for India citizens
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Overview
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.
Requirements
| Minimum annual income | $82,700/year |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | No |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 2–8 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $490. Difficulty: 2/5.
Documents you'll need
- Job offer from an IND-recognised sponsor
- Employer files the combined TEV application
- Legalised documents for the MVV
- Collect the MVV at VFS/embassy in India
- Travel & register at your municipality (BRP)
- Collect your residence permit card
- Dutch health insurance within 4 months
- Ask your employer about the expat tax ruling
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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