Possible country route: Highly Skilled Migrant / EU Blue Card. The highly skilled migrant route normally requires an IND recognised employer and the applicable salary requirement. A residence card in another EU state does not automatically grant Dutch work permission.
IND decision period: up to 90 days, with shorter procedures in some cases. Employer preparation and legalisation take additional time.
What to check before applying
Verify the sponsor. Check the IND recognised-sponsor register and confirm who submits the application.
Confirm the salary category. Ask the employer which current income requirement applies.
Prepare entry and residence documents. The need for an MVV depends on nationality and circumstances; check IND.
Never pay a recruiter for a job offer or a visa promise. Check the original posting and employer identity before sharing documents. Pay any legitimate government visa fees only through official channels.
The posting accepts only candidates who already have the right to work, such as citizenship or a work permit, and doesn’t offer sponsorship. “We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.”