💶 Adjusted Salary Threshold:

The new indexed salary threshold for Dutch EU Blue Card holders requires a minimum gross base monthly salary of €5331 (excluding holiday allowance), with a further reduced threshold of €4,265 for recent graduates. This aligns the EU Blue Card with the national Highly Skilled Migrant scheme.

👨‍💻 Flexibel Diploma Evaluation of Foreign Diplomas:

Applicants can now qualify with either a higher education diploma or five years of relevant professional experience, catering to a broader spectrum of expertise. ICT Managers and ICT professionals with at least 3 years of relevant work experience in the past 7 years are exempted from a diploma evaluation and are eligible based on work experience alone.

↔️ Shorter Period of Employment Duration is Needed:

An initial employment contract of 6 months (instead of 12 months) is sufficient to qualify for a Dutch EU Blue Card. The maximum validity of EU Blue Cards has been extended to 5 years.

⏱️ Quicker Processing Time:

For applications under Recognized Sponsors: Decisions within 30 days of submission date, instead of the previous 90 days.

🏡 Faster Route to Permanent Residence:

After at least 2 consecutive years of valid residence under an EU Blue Card in the Netherlands and 12 consecutive months in another EU Member State with a valid EU Blue Card, a foreign national may already qualify for permanent residence if all other criteria are met.