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Visa eligibility checker

Visa eligibility checker

Interactive quiz to determine HSM visa eligibility, estimated processing time, and 30% ruling qualification.

About this tool

Determine whether a prospective hire qualifies for the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM) visa, and estimate processing time. The checker applies the 2026 IND criteria and salary thresholds.

For whom

Employers recruiting non-EU candidates into the Netherlands.

Inputs

Candidate age, education, salary, and employer sponsor status.

Output

Eligibility verdict, estimated processing time, and 30% ruling qualification indicator.

Step 1 of 1100%

What is the employee's nationality?

This determines which visa requirements apply.

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Sources & methodology

How the result is computed

Eligibility applies the HSM rule set: non-EU nationality, IND-recognised sponsor, and gross monthly salary at or above the IND threshold for the candidate's age cohort (standard, under-30 with master's, or orientation-year graduate). The 30% ruling indicator reflects the same salary thresholds adjusted for partial-year employment. Processing time is IND's 14-calendar-day service standard for recognised sponsors.

Primary sources

  1. 01IND: Highly Skilled Migrant programmeEligibility conditions, IND recognised-sponsor requirement, permit duration (max 5 years, tied to contract).
  2. 02IND: salary thresholds 2026Standard €5,176/month, under-30 with master's €3,909/month, EU Blue Card €6,245/month (gross, excl. holiday allowance).
  3. 03IND: 14-day service standardTarget decision period for applications filed by recognised sponsors.
  4. 04Belastingdienst: 30% ruling interactionCross-check of HSM salary against 30% ruling minimum to surface overlap.

Results are indicative and based on publicly available Dutch law, tax-authority guidance, and Octagon's engagement history. Always confirm specifics with a qualified adviser before acting on them.

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