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Netherlands: EU Blue Card salary criterion (gross a month, without holiday allowance) is €5,942 a month from 1 January 2026
Since 1 January 2026, the eu blue card salary criterion (gross a month, without holiday allowance) in the Netherlands is €5,942 a month.
- Now
- €5,942 a month
- Applies from
- 1 January 2026
What to do
Check every person in Netherlands whose pay, permit or tax relief depends on this level. In Settio the new level applies to each affected case automatically, and anyone below it is flagged with the follow-up tasks.
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Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Facts checked 1 January 2026. About this information