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Highly Skilled Migrant salary thresholds and IND permit-processing changes affecting Dutch work pathways.

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Netherlands 2026 Work Authorization: Highly Skilled Salary Benchmarks vs. Single Permit (GVVA) Realities

The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) enforces €5,942 / €4,357 monthly salary benchmarks for skilled migrants, while operational candidates must navigate the Single Permit labor market test.

Globaris Immigration Desk · Oct 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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Netherlands Raises Highly Skilled Migrant Salary Thresholds, Extends Job-Search Window

2026 salary criteria rose about 4.5%, IND processing can now take up to 30 extra days under a new EU directive, and permit holders who lose their job get up to six months — double the old window — to find new work.

Globaris Immigration Desk · Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read