08/09/2026
🇳🇱 The Netherlands is making a serious move for global talent.
In July 2026, the Amsterdam region’s official international portal reported that the Dutch government plans to strengthen international recruitment of highly skilled professionals — particularly around AI & digitalisation, energy & climate technology, health/life sciences and biotech.
For anyone targeting the Netherlands, I would not just keep sending applications randomly.
A few resources worth knowing:
🇳🇱 IND Recognised Sponsor Register, check which Dutch employers are officially recognised sponsors for highly skilled migrants.
💼 I Amsterdam, useful information for international professionals, including recruitment agencies working with non-Dutch-speaking talent.
📈 The Amsterdam Metropolitan Area also reported around 1,000 new tech & innovation jobs linked to international company investment activity in 2025.
Important: this does not mean every Dutch company is hiring internationally, every vacancy offers sponsorship, or that you can get a job without meeting the individual role and immigration requirements. Always verify the employer, vacancy and visa conditions before applying.
My suggestion: target fewer companies, but research them properly. Check sponsorship status → find the right vacancy → tailor your CV → apply → connect with the recruiter/hiring manager. That approach makes much more sense than 100 random applications.
I also run a 3-month Europe Job Assistance Program where my team and I support selected professionals with CV & LinkedIn optimisation, targeted job applications on their behalf, networking strategy and practical job-search support across selected European countries. There is no job guarantee — the goal is to improve the quality, consistency and reach of your search.
If you genuinely need support with your European job search, DM me directly on Instagram. I’ll try to reply personally.
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