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Is your company an IND recognised sponsor?Gross monthly salary you'd offer (excl. holiday pay)Candidate's nationalityCandidate's age

Graduated in the last 3 years in the Netherlands, or with a master's from a top-200 university abroadHas a higher-education degree of at least 3 years…obtained in the last 3 yearsHas a master's degreeLived more than 150 km from the Dutch border for at least 16 of the last 24 months

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An indication based on 2026 rules, not legal advice. Nothing you enter is stored. Sources: IND salary thresholds, IND fees, MVV exemptions, EU Blue Card, lower Blue Card threshold, IND timing, 30% ruling.