Dutch Immigration Services - Specialized Pathways 2026

Q: What are the 2026 Highly Skilled Migrant salary thresholds?

€5,942 gross/month (30+ years), €4,357 (<30), reduced €3,122 for qualifying graduates (excl. 8% holiday allowance). See IND Required Amounts.

Q: Does the 30% ruling remain 30% in 2026?

Yes – full 30% allowance applies throughout 2026 (salary norm €48,013 general / €36,497 reduced). Reduction to 27% begins 2027.

Q: What are current IND work permit fees?

€423 main applicant, €254 partner, €85 child (2026 rates).

Q: Is the Startup Visa still available?

Yes – one-year permit with extension options remains active.

Q: Do Turkish citizens benefit from integration exemptions?

Yes, under the EU-Turkey Association Agreement standstill clause in qualifying cases.

Q: How do I proceed?

Select your pathway on the homepage for specialist assessment.

YARI Immigration Services Holding is an officially recognised sponsor with the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) since 2014. We provide structured, compliant guidance across all major Dutch residence categories through dedicated specialist platforms.

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Select the pathway most relevant to your situation:

EU-Turkey Association Agreement

Preferential residence routes (employment, self-employment, family) with standstill clause protections, including integration exemptions in qualifying cases.

Japan-Netherlands Visa Routes

Working Holiday (18–30 years), Highly Skilled Migrant, and bilateral business/self-employment options.

Dutch-American Friendship Treaty

Residence and self-employment rights exclusively for U.S. citizens via €4,500 business investment.

Long-Term EU Residence Permit

Permanent EU residence after five years of lawful stay, with enhanced Union-wide rights and integration compliance (exemptions apply in certain cases).

Intra-Company Transfer (ICT)

Permit for managers, specialists and trainees transferred within multinational groups. 2026 salary thresholds aligned with Highly Skilled Migrant.

30% Ruling & Expat Services

Tax optimisation facility (30% untaxed allowance in 2026) combined with full relocation support, salary norm €48,013 (general) / €36,497 (reduced).

Startup Visa

One-year residence permit for innovative non-EU entrepreneurs, with recognized facilitator support and extension possibility to self-employed status.

EU Blue Card Netherlands

EU-wide recognised permit with mobility rights after 18 months. Same 2026 salary thresholds as Highly Skilled Migrant, with graduate reduction (€4,754).

Highly Skilled Migrant (Kenniswerker)

Employment-based residence for professionals meeting the 2026 salary threshold (€5,942 gross/month 30+, €4,357 <30, reduced €3,122 for qualifying graduates). Fast-track processing.

Frequently Asked Questionas

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What are the 2026 Highly Skilled Migrant salary thresholds?

€5,942 gross/month (30+ years), €4,357 (<30), reduced €3,122 for qualifying graduates (excl. 8% holiday allowance). See IND Required Amounts.

Does the 30% ruling remain 30% in 2026?

Yes – full 30% allowance applies throughout 2026 (salary norm €48,013 general / €36,497 reduced). Reduction to 27% begins 2027.

What are current IND work permit fees?

€423 main applicant, €254 partner, €85 child (2026 rates).

Is the Startup Visa still available?

Yes – one-year permit with extension options remains active.

Do Turkish citizens benefit from integration exemptions?

Yes, under the EU-Turkey Association Agreement standstill clause in qualifying cases.

How do I proceed?

Select your pathway on the homepage for specialist assessment.