Dhi ADT is a recognised visa sponsor in the Netherlands, with dedicated operations teams supporting relocations across the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and the wider EU.
We handle the entire relocation process from the moment an offer is signed to the employee’s arrival and first 90 days of settlement support. This includes visa applications, entry approvals, document processing, housing support, local registrations, dependent coordination, and post-arrival onboarding.
Written eligibility memo and fixed-fee quote in 2 business days.
Credentials
Every engagement includes immigration, logistics, settlement, and 90-day post-arrival support. No piecemeal handoffs, no "refer you to a partner" moments.
HSM / kennismigrant (NL), EU Blue Card (NL & DE), Chancenkarte, Skilled Worker visa (UK), ICT card, dependent permits.
Apostille, MEA attestation, HRD/SDM, ANABIN, VFS appointments across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad.
Pre-arrival rental support in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht, Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Manchester, Birmingham. BSN, Anmeldung, council registration support.
Partner permits, international school placement, recognition of spouse qualifications, childcare support, dual-career planning.
30% ruling in NL, Steuer-ID in DE, PAYE onboarding in UK, health insurance, first-payroll coordination.
Bank introductions, DigiD, Elster, utilities, SIM activation, local registrations and onboarding support.
1-on-1 orientation, employer-specific briefings, partner integration, Indian professional communities.
Dedicated consultant on WhatsApp and email for 90 days. Escalation support for IND, BAMF, or UKVI-related operational issues.
Door-to-door, from signed offer to landing. Germany: 10–20 weeks. UK: 4–12 weeks typical.
Since 2015. Engineers, architects, clinicians, quants, and their families.
Full operations in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Supporting filings across the EEA.
Many of our examples are from India to the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK, where we have strong on-ground support.
Our services apply to relocations across 50+ countries.
Senior engineer, architect, clinician, quant, or specialist with an offer in Europe or the UK. You want a predictable end-to-end path, not a DIY process spread across immigration portals, municipalities, brokers, and compliance systems.
Partner permits, school placement for children, recognition of spouse qualifications, dual-career planning. Dhi ADT coordinates the family as a single relocation case.
HR and mobility leads at European and international companies who need to sponsor a candidate compliantly without building an internal relocation operations stack.
The actual operating model, not a marketing simplification.
We assess visa route, salary-threshold fit, dependent scope, relocation timeline, and tax considerations. Output: written eligibility plan and fixed-fee quote within 2 business days.
Passport verification, apostille, MEA attestation, ANABIN (for DE), translations, employer documentation, VFS appointment coordination.
IND filing for the Netherlands, UK Skilled Worker sponsorship coordination, or Germany visa-preparation workflow.
Consulate appointment, biometrics, visa collection, written status tracking, escalation handling.
Temporary housing, airport pickup coordination, BSN or Anmeldung appointments, bank onboarding, health insurance, SIM activation.
Tax registration, payroll onboarding, school enrolment, dependent activation, and dedicated consultant support for 90 days.
In 2024, Indian nationals continued to be among the largest skilled-migration cohorts across the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK — spanning EU Blue Cards, Skilled Worker visas, Chancenkarte approvals, and highly skilled migration programmes.
2026 thresholds rose ~4.46% over 2025. New IND rule effective 1 Jan 2026 requires recognised sponsors to retain bank-statement proof that salaries were actually paid.
Indians received ~31% of all Chancenkarte approvals in the card's first five months — the largest nationality group.
India continues to be one of the largest sources of UK Skilled Worker visa approvals across technology, healthcare, finance, engineering, and specialist occupations.
The cost of a delay is usually higher than the consultancy fee itself.
Non-compliance with work-permit conditions can trigger penalties, filing delays, payroll issues, and sponsorship complications.
A missed VFS appointment or incomplete filing delays the entire chain — visa, payroll, joining date, tax registration, and housing.
Most relocations do not fail on the visa itself. They fail on school placement, dependent onboarding, or housing instability.
A compact, sourced reference. Updated quarterly.
HSM salary · 30+
€5,942 / mo
HSM salary · under 30
€4,357 / mo
HSM graduate reduced
€3,122 / mo
EU Blue Card (NL)
€5,942 · €4,754 reduced
IND decision window
~4 weeks
30% ruling rate
30% · 27% from 2027
30% ruling salary cap (WNT)
€262,000 / year
Recognised sponsor fee
€4,866
Sponsors in register
~10,000
TB test for Indians
Required · within 3 months
2026 thresholds rose ~4.46% over 2025. New IND rule effective 1 Jan 2026 requires recognised sponsors to retain bank-statement proof that salaries were actually paid — salaries were actually paid.
EU Blue Card · general
€50,700 / yr
EU Blue Card · shortage / IT
€45,934.20 / yr
Chancenkarte points
6 across 5 categories
Chancenkarte financial proof
€1,091 / mo · €13,092 total
Chancenkarte work rights
20 h/week · 2-week trial
IT without degree
3 yrs in last 7
VFS India processing
4–12 weeks
National D-visa fee
€90
Blue Cards to Indians (2024)
~13,300
Indians received ~31% of all Chancenkarte approvals in the card's first five months — the largest nationality group.
Skilled Worker minimum salary
£38,700 / yr
Health & Care Worker route
Reduced thresholds apply
Sponsor licence
Mandatory for employers
Standard visa processing
~3 weeks after biometrics
Priority processing
Available
Immigration Health Surcharge
Applicable annually
Graduate route switching
Permitted in eligible cases
Dependents
Eligible under qualifying routes
Indians receiving UK Skilled Worker visas
Largest nationality cohort
The UK remains one of the highest-volume destinations for Indian skilled professionals across healthcare, technology, engineering, and financial services.
Figures indicative · Updated quarterly · Not legal advice — Dhi ADT provides filed advice once engaged.
Netherlands: 6–10 weeks typical. Germany: 10–20 weeks. UK: 4–12 weeks.
Week 0
Offer signed
Kickoff and document checklist.
Week 1–2
India operations
Document processing and appointments.
Week 2–3
Filing & sponsorship
Visa route filing and sponsorship.
Week 3–5
Visa issued
Visa issued and collected.
Week 5–7
Arrival & onboarding
Arrival and onboarding.
Week 7–12
Settled
Payroll, tax and school setup.
Day 30–90
90-day care period
90-day care period.
For recognised-sponsor filings, the Netherlands is typically the fastest route in Europe. Most India → Netherlands relocations are completed in 6–10 weeks end to end, including document preparation, IND filing, visa collection, travel, and local registration. IND decision timelines are typically around 4 weeks for recognised sponsors, though timelines vary based on case complexity and consulate appointment availability.
The salary threshold depends on the destination country and role category.
For Germany (2026):
General EU Blue Card threshold: €50,700 / year
Shortage occupations and IT roles: €45,934.20 / year
For the Netherlands:
EU Blue Card threshold: €5,942 / month
Reduced threshold categories apply in some cases.
Thresholds are revised periodically by local authorities and should always be checked against the latest immigration guidance before filing.
The kennismigrant (Highly Skilled Migrant) route is the most commonly used sponsorship route in the Netherlands and is tied directly to recognised sponsors registered with the IND.
The EU Blue Card is an EU-wide framework designed for highly qualified professionals and may offer additional long-term mobility advantages across EU member states.
In practice:
The correct route depends on salary level, degree recognition, employer structure, and long-term plans.
An erkend referent is a company officially recognised by the Dutch IND to sponsor foreign employees under immigration routes such as the Highly Skilled Migrant programme.
Recognised sponsors can:
Dhi ADT operates through an IND-recognised sponsor structure.
In most cases, yes.
Dependent partners of Highly Skilled Migrants in the Netherlands generally receive unrestricted labour-market access, meaning they can work without needing a separate work permit.
Germany and UK dependent work rights vary slightly depending on visa category and filing structure, but eligible dependents are typically allowed to work.
Yes, the Dutch 30% ruling remains available in 2026, though changes are being phased in.
Currently:
Eligibility depends on salary thresholds, recruitment origin, employment structure, and tax residency status.
Costs vary depending on destination country, visa route, number of dependents, document complexity, housing support, and post-arrival services required.
After the initial consultation, Dhi ADT provides a written eligibility memo, recommended immigration pathway, timeline assessment, and fixed-fee commercial quote within 2 business days.
Yes. Dhi ADT supports the operational side of relocation beyond the visa itself, including temporary housing coordination, rental onboarding, school-search support, local registrations, bank and SIM setup, health-insurance onboarding, and dedicated post-arrival support for the first 90 days.
Most relocation problems happen after visa approval. Our process is designed around settlement continuity, not just immigration filing.
Yes. Dhi ADT supports India → UK relocations for Skilled Worker and related employer-sponsored routes, including eligibility assessment, sponsor coordination, document preparation, dependent applications, relocation logistics, and onboarding support after arrival.
Support scope varies depending on employer sponsorship structure and role category.
Written eligibility memo and fixed-fee quote within 2 business days.
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