Description:
This visa allows the holder to work for the approved company in Netherlands.
A job offer and sponsorship is required from a company in Netherlands to apply for this visa.
This visa is only good for the job in the designated company and is not transferable.
If the holder wishes to work for another company then another application for a work permit specific to the new company has to be applied for.
Applicant Requirements:
- Filled in Visa Application Form.
- Valid passport with copies of all the pages.
- 1 recent passport picture.
- Proof of Income.
- Labour Contract with a Netherlands Company.
- Proof of Qualification and Experience Certificates for employment in Netherlands.
Additional Info:
The visa process takes between 3-6 months.
The spouse of the visa holder will have the right to work in Netherlands.
This  visa can be granted initially up to a period of 1 year.
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Work Permit
Description:
The Highly Skilled Migrant Scheme is for migrants who come to the Netherlands to be employed, and have a gross annual income of at least Euros 47,565 or Euros 34,881 if age is under thirty.
A job offer is required to qualify for this visa but the employer company need not make a work permit application.
Though a job offer is required, the visa holder can change employer in Netherlands to a job paying the above mentioned minimum salaries.
Applicant Requirements:
- Filled in Visa Application Form.
- Valid passport with copies of all the pages.
- 1 recent passport picture.
- Proof of Income.
- Labour Contract with a Netherlands Company.
- Proof of Qualification and Experience Certificates for employment in Netherlands.
Additional Info:
The residence permit of a highly skilled migrant is granted up to a maximum of 5 years.
The spouse of the visa holder will have the right to work in Netherlands.
Highly Skilled Migrants Scheme
Admission Scheme for Highly Educated Migrants


Citizenship possible.
Will lead towards Permanent Residency.
Spouses can work.
Initial Visa for up to 1 year.
Job Offer Required for visa.
Citizenship possible.
Will lead towards Permanent Residency.
Spouses can work.
Initial Visa for up to 5 years.
Job Offer Required for visa.
Citizenship is not possible.
Will not lead towards Permanent Residency.
Spouses cannot work without a valid workpermit.
Initial Visa for up to 1 year.
Job Offer Not Required for visa.
Description:
This scheme is for those who have completed a course within the last 3 years at a university listed in the top 150 of either the Times Higher Education Supplement or Jiao Tong Shanghai University rankings in 2007.
In addition, foreign nationals who have completed a Master's degree at a recognised institution for higher education or who have received their Ph.D from a Dutch institution for higher education within the last 3 years also qualify for this scheme.
The holders of this visa can then be eligible for a Highly Skilled Migrant Scheme Visa if they have secured a job within 1 year with a minimum salary of Euros 25,800.
A job offer is not required for this visa.
Applicant Requirements:
- Filled in Visa Application Form.
- Valid passport with copies of all the pages.
- 1 recent passport picture.
- Proof of Education and Qualification.
- English language at level 6 on International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Additional Info:
This residence permit will be issued only once with a maximum term of 1 year. It cannot be renewed.
Spouse of the visa holder will need to have a work permit to work in Netherlands.
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