Recognised sponsor check
Search any Dutch company by name or KvK number and see its IND sponsor status straight away.
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Find recognised sponsors, access their career websites, and explore job opportunities. Get practical guidance on permits, salary requirements, the 30% ruling, and working in the Netherlands
THE REGISTER
What a recognised sponsor actually is
A recognised sponsor is a company the IND has approved to bring people from outside the EU to the Netherlands. Only these companies can file a highly skilled migrant application or an EU Blue Card application for you.
Check the legal entity on your contract rather than the brand name. Groups often have several entities and only one of them is on the register.
NOT ON THE REGISTER?
Not recognised is not the end of the conversation
If a company is not a recognised sponsor, there may still be other ways to work in the Netherlands. Depending on your situation, the Orientation Year, EU Blue Card or an Employer of Record could provide an alternative route.
BlueStone is a IND Recognised Sponsor and help you explore your Employer of Record Solution.
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Frequently asked
Where does this data come from?
The IND public register of recognised sponsors. The IND publishes a new version each month and we follow it, so the page always shows the latest published list with its date.
I can’t find my employer
Search the KvK number from your contract. Registered legal names often differ from the trade name you know, and only the registered entity appears on the IND register.
Not recognised is not the end of the conversation
If a company is not a recognised sponsor, there may still be other ways to work in the Netherlands. Depending on your situation, the Orientation Year, EU Blue Card or an Employer of Record could provide an alternative route.
BlueStone helps you explore your options and supports both you and your employer with permits, Dutch payroll and the 30% ruling.
Is this tool free?
Yes, and no account is needed. It is built and maintained by BlueStone as part of the BlueStone app.