For official submission and legal case filing: Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)
Graduates from Dutch universities (Bachelor, Master, or PhD) or top 200 global universities (THE, QS, or ARWU) can apply within 3 years of graduation for a 1-year Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) permit with unrestricted work authorization. Transition to Highly Skilled Migrant requires a reduced salary threshold (€2,801/month gross).
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Graduate from a recognized Dutch degree program or eligible top-200 global university.
Submit the Zoekjaar (Orientation Year) residence permit application to the IND online (via DigiD) or by post within 36 months of graduation.
Pay the statutory IND application fee (€228).
Receive your 1-year Orientation Year card with the endorsement 'Arbeid is vrij toegestaan' (work is freely permitted without a separate work permit).
Secure skilled employment with a company recognized as an IND sponsor.
The employer applies to transition your status to a Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) under the reduced salary threshold (€2,801/month gross).
GlobalVisaAtlas is an independent informational guide. We do not represent applicants before sovereign immigration tribunals. Requirements and processing times change; verify current criteria directly on the official Netherlands immigration portal before lodging your application.
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