EU Blue Card (Netherlands)
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU nationals working in the Netherlands. Requirements include a recognized university degree (or equivalent experience), a job offer with a salary meeting the EU threshold (€5,688/month or higher), and the employer must be an IND-recognized sponsor. The Blue Card offers enhanced mobility across EU member states and a faster route to permanent residency (after 33 months, or 21 months with B1 Dutch).
Job offer
Yes
Language test
No
Family possible
Yes
Path to permanent residence
Yes
📊Requirements — Visual Overview
Job offer
Language test
Family possible
Path to permanent residence
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Source-backed requirements
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Version History
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Fee summary
€345 application fee (paid by employer)≈ $373
Processing time
3–6 weeks
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