Netherlands' flagship 2-week skilled-worker route
The Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) route is the Netherlands' fastest employer-sponsored work permit for non-EU talent. Only IND-Recognised Sponsors can file HSM applications, but the reward is a 2-week decision target and combined MVV+VVR issuance.
Timeline
4-8 weeks end-to-end.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,15,000+…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Chapter 01
IND updates HSM salary thresholds annually. The 2025 bands are approximately EUR 5,688 gross/month (30+), EUR 4,171 gross/month (under 30) and EUR 2,989 gross/month (Orientation Year graduate). Confirm the current-year figures at filing.
Chapter 02
Employer must appear on the IND public Recognised Sponsor register. Only recognised sponsors can file HSM applications and benefit from the 2-week decision SLA.
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
Total timeline
4-8 weeks end-to-end.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,15,000+. Government fees EUR 380 (2025).
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
HSM / Kennismigrant selection is driven by occupation demand. See the full Highly Skilled Migrant shortage roles & Orientation Year occupations with official codes, indicative 2026 salaries and the visa route each job unlocks.
The process
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
Step 1 of 6
Confirm employer is on the IND recognised list.
Step 2 of 6
Employer files HSM application with IND (combined MVV+VVR).
Step 3 of 6
Approval or additional questions from IND.
Step 4 of 6
Applicant collects MVV sticker at Dutch consulate Mumbai / New Delhi.
Step 5 of 6
Register with municipality (BRP), collect VVR card, open Dutch bank account.
Step 6 of 6
File 30% ruling within 4 months of start date.
Document checklist
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
Mark Consultant filed our HSM / Kennismigrant end-to-end. Written scope, fixed fee, honest timeline — no follow-up chasing. We landed in Netherlands exactly when they said we would.
Verified client family
Netherlands · Filed through Pune office
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Documents Required
Dutch consular documentation checklist
FAQs
Yes — spouse and children can accompany or join later. Spouses have immediate full Dutch labour-market access.
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