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PR after Study in the Netherlands
The usual route is: orientation year (zoekjaar) after graduation, highly Skilled Migrant permit with a lower salary threshold for recent graduates and permanent residence after five years. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
- Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation
- Highly Skilled Migrant permit with a lower salary threshold for recent graduates
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PR after Study in the Netherlands
The usual route is: orientation year (zoekjaar) after graduation, highly Skilled Migrant permit with a lower salary threshold for recent graduates and permanent residence after five years. Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
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Official sources: IND — Study in the Netherlands
Netherlands at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer needs a work permit) or full time in June–August
- Minimum pay
- Statutory minimum wage, revised twice a year
- After graduation
- Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation
- Longer term
- Highly Skilled Migrant permit with a lower salary threshold for recent graduates; Permanent residence after five years
Pathway
Typical route from student to settlement in the Netherlands
- 01
Stage 1
Orientation year (zoekjaar) after graduation
- 02
Stage 2
Highly Skilled Migrant permit with a lower salary threshold for recent graduates
- 03
Stage 3
Permanent residence after five years
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What helps
Local experience
Skilled work in the country counts in most points systems.
Language
Local-language skills matter outside English-speaking countries.
Clean record
Follow every visa condition, including work-hour limits.
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Up to 16 hours a week during term (employer needs a work permit) or full time in June–August
Statutory minimum wage, revised twice a year
Orientation year: up to 12 months to find work after graduation
Possible routes: Orientation year (zoekjaar) after graduation, Highly Skilled Migrant permit with a lower salary threshold for recent graduates and Permanent residence after five years.
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