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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