30% Expat Scheme Application

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Welcome to DutchTaxAdvice. Let's quickly check whether you may qualify for the Dutch 30% expat scheme. It only takes about two minutes, and I'll explain each step as we go. To start, the 30% expat scheme is intended for employees recruited from abroad. Were you living outside the Netherlands when you signed your employment contract?

Eligibility Criteria

Recruited from abroad

Recruited while you were living outside the Netherlands and, in most cases, lived more than 150 km from the Dutch border for at least 16 of the 24 months before your first Dutch working day. If you lived near the Dutch border (for example, in western Germany or northern France), we'll review your situation individually.

Minimum salary (2026)

Your annual taxable salary must be at least €48,013, or €36,497 if you are under 30 and hold a qualifying master's degree. Scientific researchers and doctors in training are exempt from this salary threshold.

Previous time in the Netherlands

Previous periods of presence, work or residence in the Netherlands can reduce the maximum duration of the 30% expat scheme or, in some cases, affect your eligibility. We'll assess your individual situation based on your presence in the Netherlands and your Dutch residence and employment history.

What happens next?

If it looks like you qualify, you will receive a link to create your application account and begin uploading documents.

Most applications are reviewed within 3 - 4 working days once all documents are submitted.

Your connection is encrypted, your BSN is encrypted at rest, and access to application data is restricted by account role.