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payrolling a highly skilled migrant

payrolling a highly skilled migrant.

Do you want to hire a highly skilled migrant from abroad, but feel overwhelmed by all the rules and paperwork? No worries, we're here to help! By hiring the highly skilled migrant through a payroll construction, you can make things a lot easier for yourself. We'd be happy to explain how this works and what benefits it can bring you as an employer. Still have questions of want to know what this means for your organization? Feel free to send us a message via Whatsapp or fill out the contact form.
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what is a highly skilled migrant?

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A highly skilled migrant is a highly educated talent from outside the EU who comes to The Netherlands to work. International students from outside the EU who stay in The Netherlands after their orientation year and start working here can also be considered highly skilled migrants. But what does it actually mean to hire a highly skilled migrant? You can read all about it below.

hiring a highly skilled migrant

Hiring a highly skilled migrant often involves a lot of administrative work. Think of the extensive procedure for obtaining a residence permit and the requirement for the employer to be registered as a recognized sponsor with the IND. Not exactly a simple task. 

Randstad Payroll offers a smart and efficient solution. With our payroll services, we take over the legal employment responsibilities. This means we handle all the paperwork for you, while also reducing your risks and legal obligations.

With our years of experience and in-depth knowledge of payroll services for highly skilled migrants, you can be confident that everything is taken care of properly. In addition, we are a recognized sponsor with the IND ourselves. That means you can immediately benefit from our status and expertise.

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what you can expect from us

We take all the hassle out of hiring a highly skilled migrant. We do this by:

  • guiding you through every step with the IND, such as applying for or extending a residence permit;
  • drafting the employment contract;
  • ensuring correct and timely payroll for the highly skilled migrant;
  • providing proactive advice on salary, contract duration, and relevant laws and regulations;
  • ensuring a smooth and well-prepared start;

  • offering support from a dedicated, experienced advisor who thinks along with you.

By taking this work off your hands, you can simply focus on your own tasks. You might be thinking: great that you can take care of all this, but what does it cost? Good question! You can request a quote right away, with no obligation, by filling out this form.

Prefer to get to know us first or still have questions? Feel free to send us a message via WhatsApp or fill out our contact form. We’re happy to help!

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this is how it works

You’ve found a suitable employee with a nationality outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland — great! With our payroll services, you can easily outsource the employment of this highly skilled migrant to us. All you need to do is register the employee with us and provide the assignment details. Once we've aligned everything together, you can register the highly skilled migrant through our Randstad portal. After that, we’ll take care of the rest:

  • we verify all employee documents and ensure the employment conditions comply with applicable laws and regulations;
  • we then initiate the permit application with the IND;
  • once the IND has granted highly skilled migrant status, we draw up the employment contract;
  • we’ll notify you as soon as the employee is ready to start;
  • the employee works under your supervision and direction but is officially on our payroll. You’ll receive an invoice from us based on the agreed rate.

Throughout the entire process, we guide the highly skilled migrant step by step to ensure everything runs smoothly.

years of knowledge and experience

With our many years of experience, we are the experts when it comes to highly skilled migrants. We provide clear and timely advice, always in line with current laws and regulations. We also ensure accurate and timely salary payments. From registration to the end of the assignment, we offer full support — for both you and your highly skilled migrant. When you choose us, you’re choosing a personalized, tailored approach.

Get in touch with us via WhatsApp or fill out our contact form. Koen and Gabriëlla will be happy to speak with you!

questions

  • what is a highly skilled migrant?

    A highly skilled migrant is highly educated personnel from outside the EU who are brought to the Netherlands to work. International students from outside the EU who stay in the Netherlands to work after their orientation year can also fall under the definition of a highly skilled migrant.

    > Want to know more? Get in touch with us via Whatsapp or our contact form!

  • what are the conditions for hiring highly skilled migrants?

    The conditions for hiring highly skilled migrants are as follows:

    • the highly skilled migrant has a nationality from outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland;

    • the highly skilled migrant has a valid passport;

    • the highly skilled migrant resides in the Netherlands during the employment period;

    • there is an employment contract with the employer;

    • the employer is a recognized sponsor with the IND. If you choose a payroll arrangement through Randstad Payroll, we are the formal employer. The benefit? As a hirer, you do not need to be a recognized sponsor;

    • the highly skilled migrant earns a market-conform salary that meets the salary requirement for highly skilled migrants;

    • the highly skilled migrant does not pose a threat to public order or national security and signs a declaration of no criminal record for foreign nationals;

    • i some cases, the highly skilled migrant must be willing to undergo a tuberculosis test after arriving in the Netherlands.

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  • what is the salary of a highly skilled migrant in 2025?

    The salary of a highly skilled migrant in 2025, excluding the minimum 8% holiday allowance, is as follows:

    • highly skilled migrant under 30 - €4,171 (gross per month, excluding 8% holiday allowance);

    • highly skilled migrant over 30 - €5,688 (gross per month, excluding 8% holiday allowance);

    • recently graduated highly skilled migrant (highly skilled migrant search year) - €2,989 (gross per month, excluding 8% holiday allowance);

    • European Blue Card - €5,688 (gross per month, excluding 8% holiday allowance).

    If you want to hire a highly skilled migrant, you must comply with the salary criterion applicable to highly skilled migrants. This criterion is indexed annually. It's important to note that this is a nominal criterion that must be met regardless of the employment size.

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  • how quickly can a highly skilled migrant start working for me?

    How quickly a highly skilled migrant can start working with you depends on several factors. These include the migrant's current place of residence and residence status, as well as the processing time at the IND. During the entire application process, we will keep you updated on the progress.

    The IND aims to make a decision on the application within 2 weeks (with a statutory maximum processing time of 90 days). Anything that needs to be arranged outside the IND will be handled within 10 working days. In short: once the application is submitted, everything can often be completed surprisingly quickly.

    > Want to know more? Get in touch with us via Whatsapp or our contact form!

  • does the highly skilled migrant need to work through Randstad for a specific period of time?

    No, the highly skilled migrant does not need to work through Randstad for a specific period. In other words, there are no fixed terms attached.

    Once you become a recognized sponsor, you can directly enter into an employment contract with the highly skilled migrant. From that moment on, you can make the decision yourself: do you continue using our payroll services, or would you prefer to take on the employment responsibilities for the highly skilled migrant yourself?

    Our experience shows that offering the prospect of longer-term stay motivates employees and contributes to their engagement.

    > Want to know more? Get in touch with us via Whatsapp or our contact form!

  • how is the support for the highly skilled migrant organized?

    The support for the highly skilled migrant is organized as follows:

    Our team of experts is ready to assist the highly skilled migrant. We handle the permit application with the IND, provide personal advice, and ensure a warm welcome at Randstad. Additionally, we offer clear explanations about living and working in the Netherlands.

    For example, we assist with applying for the 30% ruling and provide access to training and courses offered by Randstad.

    The onboarding and guidance of the highly skilled migrant in the workplace remain the responsibility of your organization.

    > Want to know more? Get in touch with us via Whatsapp or our contact form!

  • what are the costs for payrolling a highly skilled migrant?

    The costs for payroll services for a highly skilled migrant through Randstad vary per client. You can directly and without obligation request a rate using this form.

    > Want to know more about the costs in general? Read it on this page.

    > Or get in touch with us via Whatsapp or our contact form.

  • what does it mean to be an IND recognized sponsor?

    As Randstad, we're an IND (Immigration and Naturalization Service) sponsor for highly skilled migrants in the Netherlands, meeting criteria to facilitate their employment and immigration. This makes the whole process easier and more reliable for everyone involved, from the employers to the skilled workers.

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