From Algiers to the
Netherlands.
A highly international country where English is enough at work, with a fast track for skilled workers hired by a recognised employer.
Ask on WhatsAppProcessing time: A few weeks with a recognised employer Salary thresholds are updated every year

Skilled work
Highly skilled migrant with an IND-recognised employer
Why settle in the Netherlands?
Why the Netherlands
An open, internationally minded economy.
English at work
Many companies operate in English.
Fast procedure
Recognised employers benefit from an accelerated procedure.
Tech and logistics
Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Eindhoven are hiring.
Orientation year
Graduates can get a year to look for work.
Quality of life
Work-life balance and human-scale cities.
Schengen area
At the heart of Europe, well connected to the whole continent.
Immigration routes
Three routes to the Netherlands.
The choice of employer is often decisive.
Work
Highly skilled migrant
A contract with an IND-recognised employer and a salary above the threshold.
- Accelerated procedure
- Family included
Skilled
EU Blue Card
For university graduates with a skilled offer.
- Mobility to other EU countries
After studies
Orientation year
One year to look for work after a Dutch degree or one from a ranked university.
- Lower salary threshold afterwards
Not sure which route fits your profile?
Request an assessmentHow it works
Five steps to the Netherlands.
A short process when the file is ready.
- 01
Assessment
Profile, sector and recognised employers.
- 02
Job offer
Checking the contract and the salary threshold.
- 03
IND application
File submitted by the employer.
- 04
Entry visa
Collecting the visa at the embassy.
- 05
Arrival
Municipal registration, BSN number and residence permit.
Frequently asked questions about immigrating in the Netherlands
Yes, especially for skilled profiles hired by a recognised employer, or after studies.
A few weeks for the decision with a recognised employer.
Yes for work routes, except the orientation year after studies.
Yes, the spouse and children can accompany the skilled worker.
IND fees, translations and legalisations. We prepare the budget.
Yes. We assess your profile, choose the right route, prepare every document and support you until you've settled in. For steps that require it, we work with licensed professionals in the country concerned.
Free, by ISA
The documents this application requires
Three free tools. Start with the CV and add the rest when your application needs it.
Create a CV tailored to your application
The format expected for this destination, filled in by you, downloaded as a PDF.
Create my CVRead the guide first
What this destination expects from a CV, step by step, before you build it.
Read itCover letter
Written from the CV you just created, aimed at the programme you're applying to.
Write itNo account needed for the CV. The letter and visa documents ask for an email address once.
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