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2026 Salary Threshold Changes

By:
Elif Kamaci,
Kyndal Jackson
18 Dec 20252 min read
Wijzigingen salarisdrempels 2026
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) annually adjusts the minimum salary requirements for Highly Skilled Migrants and other employees relocating from outside the EU to the Netherlands. Below you will find the updated salary thresholds for 2026. If you have any questions about how these changes may affect your organisation, please contact us.
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Salary thresholds for 2026

The IND has announced the new salary thresholds for Highly Skilled Migrants effective in 2026. These thresholds apply to all applications - both new hires and extensions - submitted in 2026. Applications filed in 2025 must still meet the 2025 thresholds.

Please note:
Change of employer notifications submitted in 2025 with a start date in 2026 must comply with the 2026 salary threshold.

Type of permit Salary (gross per month)
Highly Skilled Migrant & ICT 
Under 30 years  
€4.357 gross (excl. 8% holiday allowance)
Highly Skilled Migrant & ICT 
30 years and older
€5.942 gross (excl. 8% holiday allowance)
HSM (lowered threshold)
€3.122 gross (excl. 8% holiday allowance)
EU Blue card
€5.942 gross (excl. 8% holiday allowance)
EU Blue card (lowered threshold)
€4.754 gross (excl. 8% holiday allowance)

 

IND legal fees for 2026

The IND has also updated its legal fees for 2026:

  • Recognised sponsorship application fee: 
    • Companies with fewer than 50 employees: € 2.539
    • Companies with more than 50 employees: € 5.080
  • Application fee for Highly Skilled Migrant, EU Blue Card, and ICT permits: € 423
  • Application fee for family-based dependent permits: € 254

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