The Netherlands will tighten its salary verification rules for companies hiring highly skilled migrants and European Blue Card holders from January 1, 2026.
According to details published by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), recognised sponsors will now be required to show clear proof that workers actually received their salaries, not just payslips.
Presently, employers only need to submit payslips as evidence of salary payment. Under the new rule, the IND will require documentation that confirms the salary was credited to the employee’s personal bank account.