Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant Permit for Indians
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 2–8 weeks
- Government fee
- about $490
- Start preparing
- about 5 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 8
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 2–8 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
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.
This page covers Indians. For every nationality we track, see the Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant Permit overview.
Requirements for Indians
| 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 sponsorThe employer must be on the IND public register, and salary must meet the 2026 threshold for your age.
- Employer files the combined TEV applicationOne application covers the MVV and residence permit; fee €423, usually decided within 2 weeks.
- Legalised documents for the MVVPassport, plus a birth certificate with apostille; no police certificate or medical is required.
- Collect the MVV at VFS/embassy in IndiaBiometrics and the MVV sticker within 3 months of approval, at VFS or the embassy in India.
- Travel & register at your municipality (BRP)Register at the gemeente within 5 days of arrival to receive your BSN.
- Collect your residence permit cardCollected at the IND desk; the endorsement should match your employer.
- Dutch health insurance within 4 monthsBasic insurance (basisverzekering) is mandatory within 4 months, from your start date.
- Ask your employer about the expat tax rulingThe 30% ruling is applied for jointly with your employer within 4 months of starting.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
Not moving yet?
The Highly Skilled Migrant Permit takes about 5 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant Permit take for Indians?
- Typical processing time is 2–8 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit cost?
- The government fee is approximately $490. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Indians need a job offer for the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Netherlands is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
- What is the income requirement for the Highly Skilled Migrant Permit for Indians?
- The minimum income is about $82,700 a year, roughly $6,892 a month, expressed in US dollars. The official threshold is set in local currency and moves with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.