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Accountant Relocation Guide: Moving to the Netherlands
High demand · €52,242-€84,514 · Visa: Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)
This guide is for an Accountant planning to move to the Netherlands. Whether you just received a job offer, are still exploring, or are mid-application — you will find everything you need here.
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💰 Salary
€52,242-€84,514
📋 Visa
Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)
Highly skilled migrant status needs an employer recognised by the IND and a salary of at least €5,942 a month from age 30, or €4,357 under 30 (€3,122 for recent graduates who qualify for the reduced criterion), excluding holiday allowance; lower offers need a single permit, which requires a labour-market test.
🎓 Recognition
Accountancy work is not a regulated profession in the Netherlands, so no registr...
📈 Demand
High
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Can an Accountant work in the Netherlands as a non-EU professional?
Yes, through the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) route. Highly skilled migrant status needs an employer recognised by the IND and a salary of at least €5,942 a month from age 30, or €4,357 under 30 (€3,122 for recent graduates who qualify for the reduced criterion), excluding holiday allowance; lower offers need a single permit, which requires a labour-market test. Accountants currently see High demand in the Netherlands.
What salary can an Accountant expect in the Netherlands?
€52,242-€84,514 gross per year.
How long does it take to move to the Netherlands as an Accountant?
Visa processing on the Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) route: about 2 weeks (legal maximum 90 days). The visa guide explains what this time covers.
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What Do Accountants Earn in the Netherlands?
€52,242-€84,514
Median salary: €67,754
The salary shown is the CBS 25th–75th percentile of hourly pay for the occupation group, converted to a full-time year; it excludes holiday allowance (vakantiegeld).
Which Visa Do Accountants Use to Move to the Netherlands?
Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant)
Highly Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) is the main route for Accountants relocating to the Netherlands. Highly skilled migrant status needs an employer recognised by the IND and a salary of at least €5,942 a month from age 30, or €4,357 under 30 (€3,122 for recent graduates who qualify for the reduced criterion), excluding holiday allowance; lower offers need a single permit, which requires a labour-market test.
Is Your Accountant Qualification Recognised in the Netherlands?
Accountancy work is not a regulated profession in the Netherlands, so no registration is needed to work. The highly skilled migrant route has no degree requirement: what counts is the salary and an IND-recognised employer. Only the protected titles registeraccountant (RA) and accountant-administratieconsulent (AA), and statutory audit work, are regulated.
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