A highly skilled migrant, also known as a highly skilled worker, adds substantial value for the Dutch knowledge economy and has skills and experience that are scarce on the Dutch labor market. In most cases, however, highly skilled migrants are not required to prove that Dutch or EU workers cannot do their job; defining highly skilled migrants by age and salary will be sufficient for most applications. A master’s degree and a minimum salary are required in any case.
A minimum salary; Click here for the most recent income requirements.
A master’s degree from a recognized university. For a list of recognized universities, we would like to refer you to the Nuffic website.
Read more about the advantages of being a highly skilled migrant in our FAQ’s.