Wondering how exactly visa sponsorship Netherlands works? And how you, as a highly skilled migrant or employer, can make sure that everything concerning working in the Netherlands for expats is arranged properly? Then we welcome you at PAYSE to help you with this.Â
As experts in visa sponsorships, we at PAYSE arrange everything qua:Â
This way, it is a total relief for knowledge migrants and employers. We take all the work off your hands from A to Z to ensure that a highly skilled migrant can start working for a new employer in the Netherlands as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship in the Netherlands means that a Dutch organisation ensures that a foreign employee (e.g. a knowledge migrant) is able to obtain a residence permit. This therefore makes the employer responsible for complying with all immigration regulations.Â
Important to note here, is that the organisation arranging this for the knowledge migrant is an IND sponsor (IND recognised referent). This is because only companies with recognised sponsor status (such as PAYSE) are allowed to apply for a visa and residence permit.
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The main working difference between a ‘normal’ employer and payrolling through PAYSE is that PAYSE becomes the legal employer rather than the employer itself. So this means that with payrolling, you have things like the contract, salary and insurance handled by an external party, while continuing to work for the employer in question.
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Visa sponsorship jobs Netherlands are mainly for highly skilled professionals from outside the EU and EEA. These people are therefore known as knowledge migrants. The exact eligibility requirements are:Â
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Are you a highly skilled migrant coming from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland, staying in the Netherlands for more than 90 days and not from an exempted country? Then you probably need an MVV to come to the Netherlands. PAYSE will then take care of the MVV application in the Netherlands without any problems.Â
REMEMBER: Visa sponsorship jobs are mainly available in sectors with shortages, such as tech, IT and other highly skilled positions.Â
Are you planning to work in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant or to attract a highly skilled migrant as an employer? And is the employer in question not an IND sponsor? Then PAYSE as an IND recognised sponsor is able to take over the sponsorship.
The requirements for a knowledge migrant visa Netherlands are quite specific. Below you can read exactly what the most important points to keep an eye on are.Â
Conditions | What does it involve? |
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Recognised sponsor status | Employer must be officially recognised by the IND to sponsor foreign workers. |
Minimum salary (knowledge migrant criteria) | Gross salary must meet set minimum thresholds for knowledge migrants, depending on age and situation. |
Employment contract & Dutch law | Employment contract must be in writing and comply with Dutch labour laws, collective agreements and minimum wage rules. |
Residence permit / MVV application Netherlands | Employee needs a valid residence permit and possibly an MVV to work in the Netherlands. |
Market conformity and job requirements | Job, responsibilities and salary should match the educational level and Dutch labour market standards. |
By now, you have probably figured out that the whole visa sponsorship Netherlands process can be quite time and effort consuming. It is for this reason that we at PAYSE take the entire process off your hands for highly skilled migrants as well as employers.Â
As a recognised IND sponsor, PAYSE has received approval from the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) to bring knowledge migrants to the Netherlands in an accelerated manner. For example, by applying for the necessary residence permits much more efficiently.Â
Also visa sponsorship Netherlands payrolling is part of the services offered by PAYSE. By doing so, PAYSE takes over the legal employership of the knowledge migrant's employer, putting matters such as employment contracts, insurance and payroll completely in PAYSE's hands.Â
Applying for a visa & residence permit Netherlands is a process that normally takes a lot of time and effort (up to 90 days). Will you let PAYSE arrange this? Then this will go a lot faster, thanks to an accelerated IND procedure. As a result, a residence permit is normally arranged within 2 weeks.Â
The Expat Rule, also known as the 30% ruling, is an important scheme that makes it extra attractive for knowledge migrants and Dutch employers to choose each other. PAYSE takes care of the correct application of this expat ruling, to have up to 30% of a knowledge migrant's salary paid tax-free.Â
When a knowledge migrant comes to the Netherlands for a new job, this creates a new situation for both the knowledge migrant himself and the employer. It is therefore important to ensure a smooth, successful start using the right guidance.Â
PAYSE accompanies knowledge migrants and employers from A to Z to ensure that both parties get the most out of this collaboration from moment one!
Moreover, it doesn't just stop at guidance during the start-up. With PAYSE as your central point of contact, you can always ask questions and get customised help. With us, complete care really is complete care. As a highly skilled migrant and an employer, you have all the time and energy you need to focus on more important things.Â
At PAYSE, we like to make everything as clear as possible regarding the matters that need to be arranged around a highly skilled migrant Netherlands. The following step-by-step plan clearly shows how we at PAYSE work with you:Â
Start with step 1 as soon as possible? Then schedule an appointment right away!
At PAYSE, we notice that there is a great need to simplify the entire process surrounding working in the Netherlands for expats. Getting to work in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant demands a lot from both the knowledge migrant himself and the potential employer.Â
A choice of PAYSE yields the following:
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Want to experience for yourself how to arrange all matters related to visa sponsorship Netherlands as quickly and easily as possible? Then contact PAYSE today!
Yes, you can work through PAYSE while your employer is not an IND sponsor. In fact, PAYSE is a recognised IND sponsor, which means they take over legal employment. PAYSE then takes care of all permits and administration.
The gross monthly salary requirements for knowledge migrants in 2026 are EUR 5,942.00 for 30 years and older, EUR 4,357.00 for under-30s and EUR 3,122.00 for recent graduates. These amounts do not include holiday pay.
Applying for a visa sponsorship Netherlands usually takes around 2 weeks when you apply through an IND sponsor (e.g. PAYSE). Applying through an unapproved sponsor takes significantly longer, usually around 3 months.
Yes, PAYSE regulates the 30% ruling (Expat Rule) for highly skilled migrant in the Netherlands. If applicable, you as a highly skilled migrant and employer will then face a tax benefit.
Does something change in your situation as a knowledge migrant in the Netherlands or as the employer of a knowledge migrant? Then PAYSE is always ready to provide you with the customised support you need. This way, we ensure that the relevant parties (e.g. IND) are always aware of what has changed.
The visa sponsorship requirements Netherlands include that the employer is an IND recognised referent, specific criteria are met in terms of salary + education and that the highly skilled migrant has a valid travel document (e.g. passport). Need tailor-made advice on the requirements? If so, please contact PAYSE!
