Netherlands Announces 2025 Salary Thresholds

The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) published new salary thresholds for foreign employees: Highly Skilled Migrants, Graduates, and Blue Card holders.

Below are the new thresholds for specific applicants:

  • HSM/EU ICT >30 years:€5688
  • HSM/EU ICT <30 years: €4171
  • HSM Graduate:€2989
  • EU Blue Card: €5688
  • EU Blue Card – Graduate:€4551
Key Points

All the rates:

  • are calculated on a monthly gross basis
  • exclude holiday allowance
  • need to be received directly in the bank account of the individual

Allowances and benefits can only be included if:

  • they are specified
  • they are fixed or guaranteed
  • they are paid monthly
  • they are paid in money

The new rates will apply to applications for local hires, assignees, or extension applications received by the Immigration Authorities (IND) on or after January 1, 2025.

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