Highly Skilled Migrant / EU Blue Card (Kennismigrant / Europese blauwe kaart)
Highly Skilled Migrant / EU Blue Card is a residence route in Netherlands (Arbeid). Recognised-sponsor employer; 2026 salary ≥ €5,942/month (30+), €4,357 (<30), €3,122 (recent graduate); Blue Card €5,942 (€4,754 reduced). IND fees ~€400/person.
Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 67'026. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
30% ruling (falls to 27% from 2027) for inbound employees
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Arbeid |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Gebyrer (familie) | CHF 1'200 |
| Inntekt / år | CHF 67'026 |
| Eiendeler | — |
| Min. opphold | — |
| PO | 5 |
| Statsborgerskap | 5 |
| Arbeid | yes |
| Kvalifisert | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Skatt | 30% ruling (falls to 27% from 2027) for inbound employees |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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