Visa Sponsored Jobs in the Netherlands 2026
The Netherlands’ Highly Skilled Migrant route lets recognised-sponsor employers hire international professionals quickly. GoBroad tracks HSM salary thresholds and the 30% ruling and surfaces sponsored roles at Dutch tech companies.
Processing time
2–4 weeks via recognised sponsors
Route to PR
Permanent residence after 5 years
Netherlands work visa programs
The main sponsored routes to work in Netherlands — GoBroad tracks every change to these programs.
Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM)
Fast employer-sponsored route via IND-recognised sponsors, based on a salary threshold.
EU Blue Card
Alternative route for highly qualified workers with EU-wide mobility.
Orientation Year
Job-search year for recent graduates to find highly skilled work.
In-demand sectors sponsoring visas in Netherlands
Frequently asked questions
What is the Highly Skilled Migrant salary threshold?
The HSM route uses annual salary thresholds that update each year and differ for under-30s. GoBroad tracks the current thresholds and alerts you to changes.
What is the 30% ruling?
The 30% ruling is a Dutch tax advantage for eligible incoming skilled migrants. Its duration and rules have changed recently — GoBroad tracks the latest.
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