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Extending a residence permit, especially a permanent residence permit, is an important step in immigration law. If you reside in the Netherlands on the basis of a temporary permit and wish to extend your residence status or apply for a permanent residence permit, legal assistance from a specialized immigration lawyer at Derbedrosian Vreemdelingenrecht Advocaten in Enschede and Overijssel can be invaluable. A skilled migrant visa may be an option for highly skilled workers who want to work in the Netherlands. This visa has specific conditions and requirements that must be met. Our immigration lawyers understand the complexity of these procedures and are ready to advise and guide you in extending your residence permit, applying for a permanent residence permit or obtaining a knowledge migrant visa. We ensure that your application meets all legal requirements and that your rights are protected throughout the process. If you have questions about renewing your residence permit, applying for an indefinite residence permit, or other immigration law issues, do not hesitate to contact Derbedrosian Immigration Lawyers. We are ready to help you and ensure that your residence status in the Netherlands is properly regulated.

Are you looking for a lawyer who can help you apply for a Residence Permit Knowledge Migrant? Law Office Der Bedrosian has lawyers with a lot of experience in immigration law and can therefore help you with your case.

What falls under knowledge migrant?

In the current labor market, it has become very attractive for Dutch companies to hire knowledge migrants. These are highly educated individuals outside of Europe who want to come to the Netherlands to work, for example. Think, for example, of scientists, researchers, and teachers. But to work here, they need a special work permit. We call this the "Residence Permit to Work as a Knowledge Migrant. The whole process involved is called knowledge migration.

What should a knowledge migrant earn as a minimum?

It is important to note that as of Jan. 1, 2022, the conditions for the residence permit for knowledge migrants differ based on age and income. If you are under 30 years old, a salary threshold of €2,543 per month applies for the first three years after graduation, which amounts to a gross annual salary of €30,516. If you are 30 or older, you must have a gross monthly salary of €4,840, equivalent to a gross annual salary vam at least €58,080 per year. Note that these amounts do not include 8% vacation allowance.

How long can you stay in the Netherlands as a knowledge migrant?

When you are in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant, in principle you may stay in the Netherlands for a maximum of five years. This period can be extended if you still meet the conditions. If you want to stay in the Netherlands longer after the highly skilled migrant scheme, you may have to apply for another residence permit or consider becoming a Dutch citizen. It is advisable to contact one of our attorneys for information and guidance about your situation.

Requirements for a knowledge migrant residence permit

To apply for a residence permit for knowledge migrants, you must first meet the following conditions listed below:

Id: You have a valid travel document, passport or ID card to identify yourself.
Dwelling: You live mainly in the Netherlands and spend most of your time there.
Danger: You do not pose a danger to public order or national security because you have committed a crime in the past, for example.
Valid residence permit: You already hold a valid residence permit that is renewable. Your current residence permit must also not contain false information.

What must a knowledge migrant meet according to the requirements?

In addition to the standard terms and conditions, specific terms and conditions apply to you and your employer:

Employment contract: You have an employment contract with an employer or research institution in the Netherlands.
Approved employer: your employer must be recognized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) to avoid a negative decision, except if you have Turkish nationality. In that case, you can submit the application yourself.
BIG registry: if you want to work in individual health care, you need to be registered in the BIG register. This registration allows your employer to allow a healthcare provider with a foreign diploma to work independently

Knowledge migrant residence permit procedure

There are a number of steps you need to take to eventually get your residence permit. We have listed these steps below.

What documents do you send along: Check which documents are needed and collect them before the educational institution submits the application. Make sure official foreign documents are legalized and translated into Dutch to avoid any delays.
Submit application: You submit the application for your residence permit to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND).
Payment: You pay the usual application fee for a residence permit as a highly skilled migrant. This costs €350.
IND Decision: the IND has 90 days to make a decision. In some cases, the decision may take longer, for example, if the application is not complete. You will receive a letter with the decision, which can be positive or negative. In case of a positive decision, you will receive the 'residence permit knowledge migrant'. In case of a negative decision, you have the possibility to object to the IND's decision.
Collection of residence permit: when the decision of the IND is positive, you will receive a notification when the residence permit is ready at the IND desk. Collection can be done by appointment only.