- Data Science | Engineering internship: optimizing business processesVeldhoven
- Computer Science | Data Science internship: Quality dashboard developmentEindhoven
Highly Skilled Migrant permit · hiring now
Data scientist jobs in the Netherlands with visa sponsorship (2026)
These are data scientist roles in the Netherlands at companies that can sponsor a work visa: the posting says so, or the company is on the official sponsor register. Roles whose posting says it cannot sponsor are left out. About 8% say sponsorship is case by case. Recent ones come from ASML, IQVIA and Accenture.
- Aged 30 or older
- €5,942 a month
- Under 30
- €4,357 a month
- Permit fee and MVV entry visa
- Check the IND
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ASML
Veldhoven
Data Science | Engineering internship: optimizing business processes
Veldhoven
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1d ago
IQVIA
Amsterdam
Data Scientist, GenAI & Advanced Analytics
Amsterdam
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2d ago
Accenture
Amsterdam
Data Science & Machine Learning Engineering Analyst - Junior Consultant
Amsterdam
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6d ago
ASML
Eindhoven
Computer Science | Data Science internship: Quality dashboard development
Eindhoven
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1w ago
Qogita
Netherlands
Data Scientist
Netherlands
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2w ago
Nebius
Amsterdam
BI Analyst
Amsterdam
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2w ago
NXP Semiconductors
Nijmegen
Internship – Product Engineering (Data Science: Machine Learning Analyst)
Nijmegen
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2w ago
Coda Payments
Amsterdam
Senior Business Analyst
Amsterdam
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8w ago
Highly Skilled Migrant permit · checked 18 Oct 2026
The rules at a glance
| Aged 30 or older | €5,942 a month[1]gross, excluding holiday allowance (2026) |
|---|---|
| Under 30 | €4,357 a month[1] |
| Recent graduates (reduced criterion) | €3,122 a month[1]orientation year or within 3 years of graduating, on IND conditions |
| Employer | IND-recognised sponsor only[2]check the legal entity on your contract |
| 30% ruling | Up to 30% tax-free in 2026, 27% from 2027[3]separate from the permit; lived 150 km+ from the Dutch border for 16 of the last 24 months |
What it costs
Permit fee and MVV entry visaCheck the IND[2]
Usually the employer applies and pays
How applying works
- 1Find a role at an IND-recognised sponsor and check it on the public register.
- 2The employer applies for the permit (and the MVV entry visa) for you.
- 3Collect the MVV at the Dutch mission in India, then the residence permit after arrival.
- 4Within four months of starting, apply for the 30% ruling with your employer if you qualify.
What changed recently
- 1 Jan 2026New Highly Skilled Migrant salary thresholds.
- 11 Sep 2026IND Highly Skilled Migrant page updated.
- 1 Jan 2027The 30% ruling maximum drops to 27% for new arrangements.
Other routes
Orientation year (zoekjaar)
Graduates of top-ranked universities can spend a year in the Netherlands looking for work, and then qualify at the reduced salary threshold.
Sources
- [1]IND: Required amounts, income requirements
- [2]IND: Highly skilled migrant, updated 11 Sep 2026
- [3]Business.gov.nl: The expat scheme (30% ruling)
This page describes the official rules as published on the dates shown, and is not legal advice. Rules and fees change; check the linked official source, and confirm sponsorship for a specific role with the employer.
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Frequently asked
What salary do I need for a Highly Skilled Migrant visa in 2026?
€5,942 a month gross at 30 or older, €4,357 under 30, or €3,122 under the reduced criterion for recent graduates. Holiday allowance does not count.
Can any Dutch company sponsor me?
No. Only employers recognised by the IND can apply for a Highly Skilled Migrant permit. Check the legal entity on the public register.
Is the 30% ruling part of the visa?
No. It is a separate tax facility with its own conditions, applied for within four months of starting. The maximum is 30% in 2026 and 27% from 2027.