Highly-skilled-migrant Visa — Netherlands
Complete guide to the Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) work visa — 2026 salary thresholds (€5,942/€4,357), €423 IND application fee, recognised sponsor requirements, MVV entry visa, required documents, and step-by-step application process.
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Eligibility
Complete guide to the Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) work visa — 2026 salary thresholds (€5,942/€4,357), €423 IND application fee, recognised sponsor requirements, MVV entry visa, required documents, and step-by-step application process.
FAQ
What salary do you need for the Dutch HSM visa in 2026? Can family join you? 16 answers on the kennismigrant permit, IND processing and the 30% ruling.
Rejections
Why Highly Skilled Migrant (kennismigrant) applications fail — salary below the 2026 threshold, sponsor issues, payroll errors — and how to fix each one.
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