Highly skilled migrant checklist
Check 2026 first-application salary references and prepare residence documents.
1. Age at the first application
2. Have you confirmed eligibility for the reduced salary criterion?
This involves orientation-year and related IND conditions. Being a recent graduate or attending a highly ranked university is not sufficient on its own.
Select both answers to generate a checklist.
For preparation of a first highly skilled migrant application in 2026 only. Renewals, employer changes and special occupations may follow different rules. Meeting a salary figure does not guarantee approval.
Checked 16 September 2026 · Official requirements · 2026 salary amounts and exceptions