Increase in minimum salaries for immigrants entering the Netherlands

The minimum salaries for immigrants entering the Netherlands have been increased. Going forward, the IND, Immigratie- en Naturalisatie Dienst , will adjust the standard amounts paid to skilled migrants, graduates and European blue card holders every year.

As of January 01, 2014, the amounts will be adjusted into monthly amounts instead of annual amounts.

Below please find the new salaries, including and excluding the 8% holiday pay:

Type of assignee
Skilled migrant of 30 years and older
Skilled migrants under the age of 30
Graduates
European blue cards

Gross salary excluding/including 8% holiday pay
€ 4048 / € 4371,84
€ 2968 / € 3205,44
€ 2127 / € 2297,16
€ 4743 / € 5122,44