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EU-wide work-and-residence permit for highly qualified employees, issued in the Netherlands by the IND. Unlike the Highly Skilled Migrant route, the employer need not be a recognised sponsor, but the salary threshold is higher and a recognised higher-education diploma (or, for some roles, qualifying experience) is required.
Highly qualified non-EU professionals with a higher-education background and a qualifying job offer in the Netherlands.
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The Blue Card can be issued for up to five years and stays valid up to three months after a contract ends; you can keep working as a Blue Card holder, but other employment may require a separate work permit (TWV).
You need a relevant higher-education diploma of at least three years (or equivalent recognised experience for certain roles), an employment contract of at least six months, and a salary that meets the Blue Card threshold set by the IND.
Yes. After 12 months as a Blue Card holder in the Netherlands you can use long-term EU mobility to move to another member state, and short business trips under 90 days in 180 do not need a separate permit.
The European Blue Card is the Netherlands' route for highly qualified employees that does not require a recognised sponsor, but it sets a higher salary bar and asks for a recognised higher-education diploma. It is issued by the IND.
Yes. Family members can apply at the same time as your Blue Card application, and the IND aims to decide on accompanying family within about 30 days.
A negative decision can be challenged through an objection or appeal, and you should act within the deadline stated in the decision letter.
Yes. After five years you can apply for permanent residence, and Blue Card holders may qualify under shorter-term exceptions in some cases.
