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IND salary threshold 2024

The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has announced the salary thresholds for 2024 for various residence permits, including those for Highly Skilled Migrants, European Blue Card Holders, intra corporate transferees (ICT transfers) within a company, and recent graduates (orientation year).

Salary requirement highly skilled migrant

Starting from January 1, 2024, the following salary criteria apply (gross per month, excluding 8% holiday allowance):

  • Highly Skilled Migrants and ICT transferees aged 30 and above: €5,331
  • Highly Skilled Migrants and ICT transferees under 30 years of age: €3,909
  • European Blue Card: €6,245
  • Recent graduates (orientation year): €2,801
Calculation of salary threshold

It is important to consider that in calculating the salary threshold, all fixed monthly (gross) allowances may be included, provided that they are paid structurally and monthly and are documented in writing, preferably in the employment contract. The salary must be paid every month in the month in which work is performed, usually at the end of the month. The payment must be made via bank transfer to an account in the name of the foreign national.

Intra Company Transfer and Trade Treaties

Intra company transfers within the group company based on Trade Treaties, like the WTO Agreements, remain possible besides the secondments based on the ICT Directive. The advantage of an intra-company transfer based on the WTO is that the entity in the Netherlands does not have to be recognized as a sponsor, and there is no specific salary threshold, though the offered salary must be at market level.

Salary payment for Highly Skilled Migrants

Learn about salary requirements and other essential details for hiring highly skilled migrants in the Netherlands.

Temporary intracompany transfers

Discover the key information on intra-company transfers, including requirements and procedures for transferring employees to the Netherlands.

EU Blue Card

Find out about the EU Blue Card, including eligibility criteria and benefits for highly skilled workers.

Existing employment and salary adjustments

If a foreign national is already employed and holds a valid residence permit, it is not necessary to adjust the current salary to meet the 2024 salary threshold. Also, if the application is submitted before January 1, 2024, the 2023 salary thresholds apply.

More info on salary for skilled migrants?

Lita Mannoe and Edward van Kempen extensively discussed the Highly Skilled salary requirements in their article from June 2023, ‘Highly Skilled Migrants scheme and the 30% ruling’ (‘Kennismigrantenregeling en 30%-regeling’).Do you have a question about the IND 2024 Salary Thresholds or are you in need of legal assistance? Don’t hesitate to contact one of our immigration lawyers.