The 2026 figures (gross per month)
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Highly skilled migrant, 30 and older | €5,942 |
| Highly skilled migrant, under 30 | €4,357 |
| Highly skilled migrant, reduced criterion (recent graduates) | €3,122 |
| EU Blue Card | €5,942 |
| EU Blue Card, reduced criterion | €4,754 |
The amounts exclude the 8% holiday allowance.
What to remember
- The employer must be an IND recognised sponsor for the highly skilled migrant scheme.
- The amounts change every 1 January; the amount on the date of application counts.
- Age matters: the under-30 threshold is significantly lower.
