Payrolling for highly skilled migrant: hire talent without being a recognized referent
To apply for a residence permit for highly skilled migrants, the employer must be recognized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) as a so-called sponsor. If your organization is not (yet) a recognized sponsor, it is an option to employ a citizen from outside the European Union as a highly skilled migrant through our payroll services.
Even if your organization is in the middle of the process of becoming a recognized sponsor, (temporary) outsourcing of employment in the form of payrolling can offer a solution for your organization. This way you can hire your own highly skilled migrant without the need for an IND recognized sponsorship.
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Com.pas handles application for knowledge migrants
Many companies are reluctant to hire a knowledge migrant. This is because of the complex rules for employment and residence permits. This is a complicated and time-consuming process for employers. By outsourcing the employment process to us, your organization can employ highly skilled migrants without any hassle. The highly skilled migrant(s) are employed by us, making us the legal employer and recognized sponsor. We then make the highly skilled migrant exclusively available to you as a hirer. We arrange the complete application for a residence permit with the IND and assist your highly skilled migrant with the arrangements and formalities involved in immigration to the Netherlands. Our payroll services are an integral part of our Immigration services, so we offer full support to bring employees from outside the European Union and possibly their family members to the Netherlands.
The terms of the knowledge migrant scheme:
- The employer is a recognized referent of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND)
- The knowledge migrant has a signed employment contract of at least three months with a Dutch employer
- The knowledge migrant will receive a competitive salary
- The salary criterion as set by the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) is met
- The knowledge migrant has a valid passport, Dutch health insurance and poses no threat to national security
The benefits of payrolling
- Outsourcing complex and time-consuming work and procedures
- Prompt and correct monthly payment of your knowledge migrants
- Settled within 24 hours
- No cost to apply for an IND recognized credential
- Expedited processing of permit applications
- No need to worry about payroll
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As of 1 January 2026, temporary agency workers must receive at least the same employment terms and conditions as employees in the same or a comparable position who are directly employed by our clients. (Article 12a of the Dutch Waadi Act).
To gain a clear understanding of the applicable employment conditions, we use a standard information request form. Upon receipt of the completed form, we will provide a no-obligation pro forma calculation, including our service rate, on the same day and always within 24 hours.
Would you like to learn more about how our expat service can support your organisation? Please feel free to contact us for a no-obligation consultation.
Upon receipt of the request form, we can provide any proforma required within 24 hours with the associated costs. Wondering what we can do for you? Then contact us without obligation.
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