Highly Skilled Migrant visa
The standard Dutch route for skilled employees, applied for by an employer registered as a recognised sponsor with the IND.
Who this route is for
People with an employment contract from an IND recognised sponsor paying at or above the applicable salary criterion for their age bracket.
Typical timeline
The IND publishes decision periods for recognised sponsors; check the current service standard on their site.
What this means for your job search
Only employers on the IND public register of recognised sponsors can hire you this way, so screen for that early. The salary criterion is revised every January and differs by age bracket, so always check the current figure on the IND website before assuming an offer qualifies.
This is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules change and individual cases differ — check the official source and, where it matters, talk to an immigration attorney.