Background
A 'highly skilled' migrant or a 'knowledge' (kennismigrant) migrant is defined by age and salary. The income requirement must be met for the purposes of a residence permit. The salary criterion for highly skilled migrants is adjusted annually per the Foreign Nationals Employment Act. For the coming year (with effect from 1st of January), the salary criterion will be increased.
Changes
There are important changes to note for Highly Skilled Migrants, Graduates, and Blue Card holders:
**This list affects the minimum gross monthly amounts and excludes holiday allowances (8%).
>30 years old (highly skilled migrants): €5.688
<30 years old (highly skilled migrants): €4.171
Graduates: €2.989
EU Blue Card: €5.688
The effective date for these changes will apply to applications for local hires, assignees, or extension applications received by the IND on or after 1st January 2025. For applications prior to that, the 2024 salary thresholds apply.
Source: Government Publications 3rd December 2024.
Ensure to thoroughly review the conditions that apply specifically to your situation.
