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Talent Mobility Services

Move engineers, specialists and families from India to Europe in weeks, not months.

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.

Typical timelines
Netherlands: 6–10 weeks Germany: 10–20 weeks UK: 4–12 weeks Rest of EU: Varies by route and country
  • IND-recognised sponsor
  • Hyderabad + Amsterdam ops
  • 4-week IND decision window

4.9 rating · trusted by globally mobile professionals and employers.

Free 30-minute consultation

Written eligibility memo and fixed-fee quote in 2 business days.

No obligation · Indian time-zone friendly

Credentials

IND-recognised sponsor ISO 27001 GDPR / AVG compliant
What the service covers

Everything you need to relocate handled end to end.

Every engagement includes immigration, logistics, settlement, and 90-day post-arrival support. No piecemeal handoffs, no "refer you to a partner" moments.

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Immigration & visa filing

HSM / kennismigrant (NL), EU Blue Card (NL & DE), Chancenkarte, Skilled Worker visa (UK), ICT card, dependent permits.

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Document operations in India

Apostille, MEA attestation, HRD/SDM, ANABIN, VFS appointments across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad.

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Housing & landing

Pre-arrival rental support in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht, Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Manchester, Birmingham. BSN, Anmeldung, council registration support.

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Family & school search

Partner permits, international school placement, recognition of spouse qualifications, childcare support, dual-career planning.

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Tax & payroll setup

30% ruling in NL, Steuer-ID in DE, PAYE onboarding in UK, health insurance, first-payroll coordination.

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Banking & admin

Bank introductions, DigiD, Elster, utilities, SIM activation, local registrations and onboarding support.

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Cultural onboarding

1-on-1 orientation, employer-specific briefings, partner integration, Indian professional communities.

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90-day post-arrival care

Dedicated consultant on WhatsApp and email for 90 days. Escalation support for IND, BAMF, or UKVI-related operational issues.

By the numbers

A decade of relocations. 99% visa approvals on first submission.

6 – 10
Weeks to the Netherlands

Door-to-door, from signed offer to landing. Germany: 10–20 weeks. UK: 4–12 weeks typical.

500+
Individual relocations delivered

Since 2015. Engineers, architects, clinicians, quants, and their families.

50+
Countries covered

Full operations in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. Supporting filings across the EEA.

Who this is built for

Three journeys, One operating model.

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.

Individual

The individual professional

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.

Family

The family relocation

Partner permits, school placement for children, recognition of spouse qualifications, dual-career planning. Dhi ADT coordinates the family as a single relocation case.

Employer

The employer moving a hire

HR and mobility leads at European and international companies who need to sponsor a candidate compliantly without building an internal relocation operations stack.

Our process

Six steps, Six to ten weeks to the Netherlands.

The actual operating model, not a marketing simplification.

01
Day 0

Consultation & eligibility

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.

02
Week 1–2

Document operations in India

Passport verification, apostille, MEA attestation, ANABIN (for DE), translations, employer documentation, VFS appointment coordination.

03
Week 2–3

Filing & sponsor process

IND filing for the Netherlands, UK Skilled Worker sponsorship coordination, or Germany visa-preparation workflow.

04
Week 3–5

Visa issuance & collection

Consulate appointment, biometrics, visa collection, written status tracking, escalation handling.

05
Week 5–7

Arrival & landing operations

Temporary housing, airport pickup coordination, BSN or Anmeldung appointments, bank onboarding, health insurance, SIM activation.

06
Week 7 → 90

Settlement & post-arrival care

Tax registration, payroll onboarding, school enrolment, dependent activation, and dedicated consultant support for 90 days.

Countries we relocate into

Full operations in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.

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.

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Primary lane

Netherlands

HSM salary, 30+ (2026)
€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
30% · 27% from 2027
Dhi ADT status
IND-recognised sponsor

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.

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Second lane

Germany

EU Blue Card general (2026)
€50,700 / yr
EU Blue Card shortage / IT
€45,934.20 / yr
Chancenkarte minimum points
6 points
Chancenkarte financial proof
€1,091 / mo
IT without degree
3 yrs in last 7
Typical VFS processing
4–12 weeks
With pre-approval
2–4 weeks

Indians received ~31% of all Chancenkarte approvals in the card's first five months — the largest nationality group.

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Skilled migration lane

United Kingdom

Skilled Worker salary threshold
£38,700 / yr
Health & Care Worker route
Reduced threshold applies
Sponsor licence requirement
Mandatory
Typical processing timeline
3–8 weeks
Priority processing
Available
Immigration Health Surcharge
Applicable annually
Dependent work rights
Permitted for eligible routes
Indians receiving UK work visas
Largest nationality cohort

India continues to be one of the largest sources of UK Skilled Worker visa approvals across technology, healthcare, finance, engineering, and specialist occupations.

Other EU countries we support

Ireland · Critical Skills France · Passeport Talent Belgium · Single Permit Poland Sweden Spain Portugal Italy Finland Denmark Austria Czech Republic Luxembourg + rest of EEA
Why structured matters

DIY relocation looks cheaper until the first rejection letter.

The cost of a delay is usually higher than the consultancy fee itself.

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Compliance exposure is real

Non-compliance with work-permit conditions can trigger penalties, filing delays, payroll issues, and sponsorship complications.

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Delays compound

A missed VFS appointment or incomplete filing delays the entire chain — visa, payroll, joining date, tax registration, and housing.

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Family is the failure mode

Most relocations do not fail on the visa itself. They fail on school placement, dependent onboarding, or housing instability.

2026 reference facts

Everything India → Netherlands, Germany, and UK on one page.

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.

  • EU Blue Cards issued across Member States in 2024: 78,096.
  • Cards to Indian nationals: 16,268 — 20.8%, the largest nationality group.
  • Germany issued 56,252 Blue Cards in 2024.
  • Netherlands issued 2,400 ICT authorisations.
  • EU Blue Card Directive 2021/1883/EU implemented across updated member-state frameworks.

Figures indicative · Updated quarterly · Not legal advice — Dhi ADT provides filed advice once engaged.

End-to-end timeline

From job offer to first day at work.

Netherlands: 6–10 weeks typical. Germany: 10–20 weeks. UK: 4–12 weeks.

1

Week 0

Offer signed

Kickoff and document checklist.

2

Week 1–2

India operations

Document processing and appointments.

3

Week 2–3

Filing & sponsorship

Visa route filing and sponsorship.

4

Week 3–5

Visa issued

Visa issued and collected.

5

Week 5–7

Arrival & onboarding

Arrival and onboarding.

6

Week 7–12

Settled

Payroll, tax and school setup.

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Day 30–90

90-day care period

90-day care period.

Frequently Asked Questions

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:

  • HSM is usually faster and operationally simpler for Dutch employers.
  • EU Blue Card may be more useful for professionals planning multi-country EU mobility later.

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:

  • file directly with the IND,
  • access faster processing channels,
  • sponsor employees compliantly,
  • and manage immigration responsibilities within Dutch regulatory frameworks.

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:

  • eligible employees can receive a portion of salary tax-free,
  • the ruling percentage is expected to move from 30% to 27% from 2027,
  • and salary-cap rules continue to apply.

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.

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