Visa income requirements in Netherlands 2026
The official minimum income or salary for each Netherlands visa we cover, calculated from the official rule, with a calculator for family members and other currencies.
| Visa or permit | Main applicant, a month | A year | Family of 4, a month | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| highly skilled migrant permit – Aged 30 or over | €5,942 | €71,304 | not set | official, 10 October 2026 |
| highly skilled migrant permit – Younger than 30 | €4,357 | €52,284 | not set | official, 10 October 2026 |
| highly skilled migrant permit – Reduced salary criterion (recent graduates) | €3,122 | €37,464 | not set | official, 10 October 2026 |
| EU Blue Card – Standard threshold | €5,942 | €71,304 | not set | official, 10 October 2026 |
| EU Blue Card – Reduced criterion (graduated in the last 3 years) | €4,754 | €57,048 | not set | official, 10 October 2026 |
Monthly amounts for annual thresholds are the annual amount divided by 12. "× 14": the amount is paid 14 times a year. "Not set": the official rule sets no amount for family members (see each page).
Not immigration or legal advice. These are the minimum amounts written in the official rules on the date we checked them. Requirements change, and consulates and immigration offices can ask for more or assess your documents differently: always check the official page or ask the consulate before you apply.
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