Netherlands

Work permit support in the Netherlands. Hire highly skilled talent, predictably.

Highly Skilled Migrant scheme, EU Blue Card, ICT, search-year visa transitions, family permits, BSN and 30% ruling support — coordinated with the IND.

Work permits

The Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant route is one of Europe's most predictable hiring channels — when the employer is set up correctly. xpath.global supports IND-recognised sponsors and helps employers become recognised where needed.

Highly Skilled Migrant (HSM)

Salary threshold validation, IND filings, MVV coordination and residence permit issuance for highly skilled hires.

EU Blue Card & ICT

Alternative routes for senior roles and intra-company transfers from outside the EU.

BSN & 30% ruling

Citizen Service Number registration and coordination of the 30% ruling tax facility with your tax advisor.

Family permits

Spouse and dependant residence permits handled in parallel with the principal applicant.

How it works
Step 01
Sponsor check

We confirm IND recognised-sponsor status and route eligibility.

Step 02
Filing

IND application, MVV (entry visa) where applicable and residence permit issuance.

Step 03
Arrival

BSN registration, biometrics, residence permit collection and family permits.

Step 04
Compliance

Salary monitoring, renewal calendar, address updates and 30% ruling tracking.

Why xpath.global

Built for HR and mobility teams.

  • IND coordination by Dutch counsel
  • Sponsor-recognition support
  • Family permits in parallel
  • 30% ruling coordination
  • Live case status
  • Bundled relocation in NL
FAQ

Common questions.

Do we need to be a recognised sponsor?+

For the HSM route, yes — we support both recognised sponsors and employers seeking recognition.

Can you help with the 30% ruling?+

We coordinate eligibility and documentation; the application is filed by your tax advisor or our tax team.

How fast is the HSM route?+

It is one of Europe's fastest skilled-migrant routes when sponsorship is in place. We confirm a realistic SLA before filing.

Ready to plan this with us?

Talk to our mobility specialists about your programme.