EES: immigration announcement
Global Mobility ServicesThe European Union (EU) has begun implementing the new Entry/Exit System (EES) beginning on 12 October 2025, with a rollout at some external borders.

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The European Union (EU) has begun implementing the new Entry/Exit System (EES) beginning on 12 October 2025, with a rollout at some external borders.
The 30% ruling is a tax facility aimed at highly skilled immigrants working in the Netherlands. Recent and ongoing changes to the ruling have made it more important than ever to stay on top of the changes being implemented by the Dutch government.
The Dutch government is tightening its oversight of the Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM) scheme, signalling a shift toward more rigorous enforcement of immigration compliance. As part of this effort, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has increased inspection visits and is scrutinising recognised sponsors more closely than ever before.