Netherlands highly skilled worker visa
1 current source-backed highly skilled worker pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | Structured main conditions are not available in the current source extract. | 2026-08-04 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | Application fee (skilled) | 423 EUR | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 90 days | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | First permit valid for | 60 months | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | Can be renewed | yes | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | Qualification required | none stated | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | Permanent residence after | 5 years | Official source |
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Highly-qualified worker in the Netherlands | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |