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Netherlands
Highly Skilled Migrant programme
2–8 weeks
Processing time
$5,800
Top monthly wage
$1,500
1BR rent / mo
High
Cost of living
Overview
The Netherlands attracts global talent via the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) scheme, where recognized sponsor employers can hire foreign professionals quickly. English is widely spoken in the workplace.
Highly Skilled Migrant salary thresholds are set yearly (lower for under-30s).
Highly Skilled Migrant
Fast hiring via recognized sponsors; salary-threshold based.
EU Blue Card
For graduates meeting the higher salary threshold.
Orientation Year (Zoekjaar)
1-year visa for recent graduates to find work.
Intra-Company Transfer
For staff moving within a multinational.
Official government links
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Average wages (monthly)
Software Engineer$5,500
Data Scientist$5,800
Mechanical Engineer$4,600
Nurse$3,200
Logistics Worker$2,600
Cost of living (monthly)
1-bedroom rent$1500
Food & groceries$380
Transport$110
Utilities$200
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