English-friendly workplaces and a fast employer-sponsored route, the Highly Skilled Migrant scheme.
Permanent residence: 5 years. Permanent residence after 5 years of continuous residence and a civic integration exam.
Citizenship: 5 years. Naturalisation after 5 years; you usually have to give up your other nationality.
| Route | Valid for | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Highly skilled migrant Employer-sponsored permit; the employer must be a recognised sponsor with the IND. No degree required, only a salary above the threshold. | Length of contract, up to 5 years | — |
| EU Blue Card For graduates with a job offer of at least 12 months above the Blue Card threshold; any employer can hire. | Up to 4 years | — |
| Orientation year One year to find work, for graduates of Dutch universities or top-ranked universities abroad within 3 years of graduating. | 1 year | — |
| Start-up visa One year to launch an innovative business with a recognised Dutch facilitator. | 1 year | — |