Increase salary criteria for 2020

Each year the IND increases the income requirements for highly skilled migrants. What kind of impact does this have for you as an expat or for you as an employer? In the year 2019, a Highly Skilled Migrant or Intra-Corporate Transferee of 30 years or older had to have a gross income of €4,500 per month. In 2020 the monthly income has increased to €4,612. See the new criteria below:

​Highly skilled migrants 30 years or older ​€ 4,612 gross per month
​Highly skilled migrants younger than 30 years ​€ 3,381 gross per month
​Reduced salary criterion ​€ 2,423 gross per month
​European Blue Card ​€ 5,403 gross per month

Please keep in mind that an application that is submitted on or after the 1st of January 2020, must meet this threshold. For more detailed information, please call PIRGROUP at +31 (0) 345 580381.