Find your Recognised Sponsor
The Netherlands is open for talent. Are you ready? The Netherlands consistently ranks among Europe's top destinations for internationally mobile professionals. With a thriving tech sector, strong life sciences and healthcare industry, and a business culture built on openness, it is no surprise that thousands of highly skilled migrants choose the Netherlands every year. But navigating the Dutch immigration landscape, recognised sponsors, IND procedures, salary thresholds, and permit types can feel overwhelming. That is exactly why BlueStone exists. And with the BlueStone app, finding your next opportunity has never been more straightforward.
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Finding a recognised sponsor used to mean hours of manual research
If you hold a Highly Skilled Migrant permit, an Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) permit, or an EU Blue Card, your employer must be a recognised sponsor, a company officially registered with the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service).
The IND does publish a public list of recognised sponsors. The problem? It is a flat, static file. No filters. No company details. No LinkedIn profiles. No job vacancy links. Just a list of names.
We built the BlueStone app because finding the right recognised sponsor should not feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.
That gap in the market is precisely what the BlueStone app closes, turning a passive list into a fully searchable, AI-enriched job discovery platform tailored to your background and ambitions.
More than a job board, your complete expat toolkit
The BlueStone app goes beyond job listings. It combines smart employer search with a practical knowledge base covering every aspect of life as an expat in the Netherlands.
AI-powered sponsor search. Search and filter over 11,000 IND-recognised sponsors by sector, size, location, and role, all enriched with public company data using AI.
Vacancy and job portal. Browse open positions directly at recognised sponsors. Find roles that match your profile without needing a separate recruitment agency.
LinkedIn and contact details. Every sponsor listing includes the Company's LinkedIn profile and direct contact information, so you can reach the right company immediately.
Process status updates. Already a BlueStone client? Track your permit application in real time and get notified at every stage of the IND process.
Knowledge base. Practical guides covering visas, permits, housing, healthcare, the 30% tax ruling, and everything else you need to settle in the Netherlands with confidence.
Digital document signing. Sign employment contracts and immigration documents directly in the app, no printing, scanning, or back-and-forth required.
From download to Dutch work permit in four steps
Whether you are still abroad planning your move or already in the Netherlands on an Orientation Year permit, BlueStone walks you through every stage of the process.
Download the app and explore opportunities. Search the full IND sponsor database by sector, role, or location. Use the AI-enriched filters to shortlist employers that genuinely match your profile.
Apply directly or through BlueStone. Found a company that is not yet a recognised IND sponsor? BlueStone can act as your recognised sponsor, meaning you are not limited only to those already on the list.
Let BlueStone handle the IND application. Our team manages all documentation, correspondence with the IND, and any supporting applications — including the 30% tax ruling and family permit procedures if applicable.
Arrive, collect your permit, and get to work. Once your permit is approved, BlueStone takes care of payroll and ongoing compliance. You focus on your new role; we handle the administration.
A country designed for international talent
The Dutch government has built one of Europe's most migrant-friendly professional environments. The Highly Skilled Migrant programme, the EU Blue Card pathway, and the Orientation Year permit together create a clear and structured route for internationally educated professionals at every career stage.
Beyond the permits, the Netherlands offers outstanding quality of life: one of the highest English-proficiency rates in the world, excellent international schools, a compact and well-connected geography, and a healthcare system consistently ranked among Europe's best. For families relocating together, BlueStone also handles partner and dependent permits through the same application process.
The 30% ruling, a Dutch tax benefit that exempts up to 30% of gross salary from income tax for qualifying international hires, makes the Netherlands even more competitive for global talent. BlueStone proactively applies for this ruling for every eligible relocation.
Live in the Netherlands, work for the world
The world of work has changed. Many highly skilled professionals today work remotely for companies based in the UK, the US, Canada, Singapore, or elsewhere. BlueStone has developed specific employment solutions that allow you to live in the Netherlands on a compliant permit while continuing to work for your international employer, with BlueStone acting as your Dutch employer of record.
This model removes one of the biggest barriers to relocating: the requirement to find a Dutch-based job first. If you have remote income that meets the relevant salary threshold, BlueStone can help you structure the right solution.
Ready to find your place in the Netherlands? Download the BlueStone app and start exploring over 11,000 recognised sponsors today, or get in touch with our team to discuss your specific situation.
