Do you want to move to the Netherlands as an engineer and start a new life in this amazing country? It’s possible, and they need skilled engineers. You just need to find out what the requirements are and what steps to follow. The entire information you need to immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer is provided in this article.
The Visa Library team will guide you on how to immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer.
Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer requirements
The requirements you need to immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer are up to your conditions. First, you already know that EU nationals can work without a work permit and visa to work in the Netherlands. These requirements are mostly for non-EU nationals.
You have to have them to be qualified and work as an engineer in the country. Also, the type of engineer you are might be a factor, and there might be requirements for it.
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Work experience.
It’s a must to have related work experience in your field as an engineer. You will need work experience in a few stages. First, you need it to prove to the Dutch employer that you can do the job. As you will read in the below section, getting a job offer is a must and the beginning step to immigrating to the Netherlands as an engineer.
So, you have to convince the Dutch employer that you can perform the job.
Also, before you get to the interview stages, your resume must reflect well that you have work experience and can complete the tasks as an engineer. It must stand out; the employer should know you are appropriate for the job through your work experience and achievements.
The second reason you need work experience is the Dutch immigration officials. They want to ensure that you can do the job and will not be a burden on the government. You might ask for asylum, and the government has to pay your expenses. So you have to prove you will not and just want to work in the country.
Moreover, if there is a gap between your studies and the time of applying for the job, you must fill this gap with related work experience. The officials want to ensure you are the person you say in your resume. Your work experience will prove it well.
Educational certificate.
You often need a university degree or educational degree to work as an engineer. There are various points and information that you can learn through academic studies. Also, the employer might ask for a university degree as well.
But not having a degree doesn’t mean you can not immigrate to the Netherlands as an engineer. It’s just that having a degree helps to a large extent.
If you were in the employer’s shoes, would you hire an applicant with a university degree or someone without a formal education? Of course, if your resume is brilliant, employers hire you without a doubt.
Moreover, the educational degree ensures the immigration officials that your background and work experience are related. This will pave the way for work permit issuance.
Job offer from a Dutch employer.
The core stone of immigration to the Netherlands as an engineer is to get a job offer. You have to find a Dutch employer who is willing to hire you as a foreign person.
There is a shortage of engineers in the Netherlands, and employers need skilled workers. But it’s up to your skills, abilities, work experience, language skills, and resume that the employer wants to hire you.
If you are using how to find a job in the Netherlands, well, there are various easy. You will find a few ways in the below section.
But why is it essential to get a job offer? Because you need a work permit to work in the Netherlands. Your employer can only apply for the work permit, and you two must have signed an employment contract.
The Dutch employer applies and submits the documents to the officials. Then they decide whether to issue a work permit or not. As your occupation is needed in the Netherlands, they are likely to issue the work permit. But you can only work after the work permit has been issued.
You will find more about the process of applying for a work permit and Work Visa in the below section. The entire process and the steps you have to follow are explained.
Employment contract.
After you find a job offer with a Dutch employer, you must sign an employment or work contract with him/her. It’s among the requirements for a work permit, and you have to sign it; there is no other choice.
It must cover all aspects of your employment and explain everything:
- The job
- Tasks you will do
- Location
- Duration
- Salary
- Ect.
You will find out more about the details of the contract in the below section. But you must be careful and get help from a professional if you do not have enough information.
There are always some people who might decide and fraud you. Figure out whether the offer is real or not. The employment contract must be on the company’s letterhead and signed by the related authorities in the company.
Dutch officials have a list of approved employers who can provide a job offer and bring skilled foreign workers to the country.
You might have to get help from a lawyer in your home country or in the Netherlands before you sign the contract. It’s up to you to find out the terms of the contract and if you need to add one or two sections to it. It’s an obligation you have to follow, so read every line and work carefully.
Work permit.
One of the essential requirements to work in the Netherlands as an engineer is to get a work permit. You need these items before you can apply for a work permit:
- Job offer
- Employment contract
The Dutch employer must apply for a work permit. It’s the authorization that the foreign non-EU person can work in the Netherlands. You will find out more about it in the below section.
Only Eu nationals are exempt from the work permit. All non-EU nationals who want to work in the Netherlands need a work permit.
Clean record certificate.
It’s one of the requirements to apply for a work permit. If you have a criminal history or have been in prison, it gets a bit hard to immigrate to the Netherlands as an engineer.
The certificate must indicate that you have no criminal background and have obeyed the national law of your home country.
If you have lived in a foreign country for longer than 6 months, you might have to get a certificate from that country as well. It’s up to your situation and the authorities’ decision.
A valid passport.
You must be able to get a valid passport from your home country. It permits you to leave the country and stay abroad. If you already have one, it must be valid for at least one year.
Look at the duration of your employment contract. If it’s for 2-3 years, you might have to get a new passport with longer validity.
Also, it must have one blank page to receive the MVV. It’s permission to stay in the Netherlands for 90 days and longer to get your residence permit. You will find out more about it in the below section.
The other point is that your passport can not be older than 10 years at the time of application. If it’s so, you must get a new one.
Netherlands visa options to Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer
engineers.
You can Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer with three visa options. They have eligibility principles, and you must fulfill them to get the visa.
General work visa.
If you manage to get a job offer from a Dutch employer, and he/she applies for a work permit. This is the general work permit for non-EU nationals.
You just need to fulfill the requirements explained at the beginning of this article.
Highly-skilled migrant visa.
You might have heard about “knowledge workers.” which is the other name for a highly skilled migrant visa.
It is for foreign nationals who will benefit from the Dutch science-based company. Your job offer must be from this company. You must meet the income standard to be eligible for it.
Your income must be according to the below to qualify for the Highly-skilled migrant visa:
- Highly skilled migrants who are 30 years or older — €4,752 gross per month
- Highly skilled migrants who are younger than 30 years — €3,484 gross per month
European Blue Card
It’s a type of work permit that lets non-EU citizens work and live in the EU. But the below list of countries is exempted from it.
- Denmark
- Ireland
- & the UK
The job offer must pay you €5,670 per month, and you need educational documents to qualify for the EU Blue Card. If you do not have an educational document as an engineer, you do not qualify for it. Also, look at the salary requirement.
How to Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer?
This section brings you the procedure you have to follow to immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer. There are a few steps you have to follow to complete the process, get your work permit, and land in the Netherlands.
You would better read this section once and then visualize the process. You can write a road map for yourself to know the things you have to do before and after each stage.
Also, some of these stages might need preparation or a few months to get ready.
Determine if you are eligible or not.
Before you begin the procedure and read the below steps, take a look at the above section. You would better determine if you are eligible to immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer.
There are requirements that you must fulfill and have them. Figure out if you can get them or not. It might take a while to get some of them, like the job offer. Before taking any steps, you should get a clear understanding of the roadmap.
Look for a job offer in the Netherlands.
The beginning of this journey is to find a job offer. It’s the cornerstone of the process and the essential beginning. If you do not have a job offer as an engineer from the Netherlands, you can not move to the country. It’s not possible to get to the next stages without a job offer.
There are various ways you can use to find a job offer in the Netherlands. Whether to take one of them is up to your case, conditions, and preferences.
Visit the Netherlands to find a job.
Yes, you can enter the Netherlands to look for a job. How? A few countries are among the visa-waived program and have signed the agreement with the Netherlands. It means they can enter and stay in the Netherlands for some time without a visa. They have permission to visit the country with their passport;
- The US
- Brazil
- Japan
- South Korea
- Argentian
- United Arab Emirates
- Israel
- Mexico
- Etc.
You can find the full list of Netherlands visa-waived countries and the pens that need a visa from the Visa Library article. In case you are among them, you can enter and stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days. This time gives you the opportunity to look for a job and pass interviews. But you have no permission to work under the visa waiver program.
After you find the job, you might have to leave the country and apply for a work permit from your home country.
What if you are not among the visa-waived countries?
In this case, you can apply for a Netherlands tourist visa. You can also watch the video that the Visa Library team has prepared on our YouTube channel to learn more about the Netherlands tourist visa.
It permits you to visit the tourist attraction and visit friends and family members. But you can use it to look for a job. If you want to apply for a tourist visa, you’d better not mention in your application that you want to find a job in the country. Just say that you want to visit a tourist attraction.
After you get the tourist visa and enter the country, you have no permission to work. Just look for a job and take interviews.
The Netherlands is part of the Schengen Area. If you have a visa for a Schengen Area, you can visit the Netherlands as well. You may stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days in six months.
Find a job through employment agencies.
The other way to find a job as an engineer in the Netherlands is to get help from employment agencies. They assist you in finding a job or signing a contract with you to do so.
It’s up to you to find one that is appropriate for your conditions. This is a list of the employment agencies in the Netherlands:
- Manpower
- Hoffman and Associates
- Expertise Recruitment
- Alderwick Consulting Limited
- Ajilon Recruiting
- Antal International
- Adecco
- Artemis Solutions – Talent Search
- Randstad
- Lordstone Corporation
- Approach People Recruitment
- Tiger Recruitment
- European Recruitment
- MAS Recruiting
- Agelix Consulting LLC
- Kelly Services
- Michael Page
- Purcon Recruiting
- Hays
- Computer People
- Hasselhoff Recruiter
- Huxley Associates
- CareersinEurope
- Chronos Consulting
- EMEA Recruitment
Visit their website to know if they can help you with finding a job as an engineer or not. Determine what their terms and conditions are. Also, find out if you can afford the cost of finding a job.
- Consider these points when you want to work with the agency:
- Are they well-known for hiring people?
- Do they understand your needs?
- What type of jobs do they provide?
- Is there a background in legal and complaint issues?
- Can you afford to get their services?
- Does anyone of your friends or co-workers recommend the agency?
- Read the online review on other websites about them.
What are the websites you can find a job position in the Netherlands?
There are also websites that advertise job positions in any country and the Netherlands. You can find a job in one of them.
You have to prepare an outstanding resume designed very well and look for a position as an engineer. You can look for tips to make your resume as perfect as possible. The better your CV or resume, the higher your chance of getting accepted.
This is a list of the websites you can use to find a job. They are the most famous pens in the Netherlands.
- Expatica jobs
- &Work
- Good Company
- Jouw ICT Vacature
- ExpatJobs
- College Life
- European Employment Services
- Stepstone
- Top Language Jobs
- Careerjet
- AngelList
- Honeypot
- Werk.nl
- Nationale Vacaturebank
- Intermediair
- Mundialz
- Monsterboard.nl
- Indeed.nl
- Glassdoor
How to know the employer is real and the job offer is genuine?
Frauds are everywhere, and they might set a trap for you as a job offer. How to ensure the job offer is real and the employer is genuine?
Well, Dutch officials have a list of the approved employers that can hire foreign employees and bring them to the Netherlands. Visit the link and determine if the employer is on it or not.
This is a useful way of finding out whether the offer is real or not.
Sign an employment contract with the Dutch employer.
After you find a job offer and ensure it’s real, you have to sign an employment contract with the employer. You can not skip this part and it’s a must sign the contract. It’s part of the supporting documents, and the employer uses it to apply for a work permit.
The contract must explain all the aspects and detail of your employment. Companies often have a template and just insert your name, job title, and other information.
Every aspect of your employment must be covered in the contract. These are some of the items you have to include;
- Job title
- Job description
- Team & department assignment
- Role requirements
- Skill requirements
- Annual salary or hourly rate
- Raises, bonuses, incentive opportunities
- Health benefits (medical, dental, eye care, things like this)
- Company stock options
- investment/retirement plans
- bonuses.
You can add other options to the contract. It’s up to you, the type of job you will do, your experience, etc.; for instance, a Chemical Engineer’s positions and tasks are different from a Biomedical engineer’s. So you might have to add other items.
You can get help from your family lawyer to know the terms and obligations of the contract. But you would better get it done sooner. The employer needs it to apply for a work permit.
Gather the supporting documents for a work permit.
At this stage, there is an application form that the employer needs to fill out and send to the IND or the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (Immigration- en Naturalisatiedienst,).
After completing the form, the employer informs you of the list of supporting documents for a work permit. Here is a sample list of them;
- Copy of passport.
- Clean record certificate
- Your educational documents
- CV/Resume.
- Proof of work experience.
- Etc.
If your documents are not in any of the following languages, you must have them translated into one of the options by a verified translation office.
- Dutch,
- English,
- French,
- or German,
The employer provides you with a checklist of supporting documents. Prepare the scanned PDF format of the documents and send them to the employer.
You have to work on the documents and prepare them according to the instructions. If one part is missing and IND asks for it, the process will take longer. Also, IND might ask for further documents. This prolongs the application.
There is another point you should know about the documents. You might have to legalize the documents. It means an official or someone in authority must verify them. There are various ways to legalize your documents, and the IND has instructions on how to do it.
After the employer recipes the documents, he/she applies for a work permit. You must be in constant contact with the employer as IND might ask for further supporting documents or one part of the documents are missing or not accepted.
What is MVV, and who needs to apply for it?
The employer might have to apply for the MVV. It’s authorization to stay in the Netherlands to receive your Residence Permit.
If you need the MMV, you must apply for both the Residence permit and the MMV.
If you don’t need an MVV, you can apply directly for Residence Permit.
Who doesn’t need an MVV?
If you are a national of these countries and have a valid passport from them, you do not need an MVV,
The EU/EEA member.
Or you are a citizen of:
1, Australia
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Japan
- Monaco
6 Vatican City
- The US
- & South Korea
If you are not from one of the above countries, you need the MVV, and the employer must apply for it.
The results of the work permit application.
There are two cases with the result of the work permit application;
- Approval of the work permit.
- Rejection of the work permit.
We will explain the two scenarios here;
1. Approval of the work permit.
If the IND approves your case, you can receive the MVV and the work permit and move to the Netherlands.
If you need the MVV, you must collect it at the Dutch embassy or visa center filled in the application form. You might have to submit the hard copy of the documents you have applied for a work permit or other documents to them as well.
The MVV is valid for 90 days. You have to make an appointment at the Dutch embassy or visa center to get the MVV.
2. Rejection of the work permit.
The second scenario is that your application gets rejected.
Here, you can object to the IND and write a letter to them. You can write to them and explain why you think the rejection wasn’t true and include your information.
The employer can post or submits the online version of the letter. You can find where to submit the letter from the IND website to the post and fax page.
After the IND receives the letter, they will send the confirmation that they got the letter. They evaluate the objection and decide on it.
There are two cases here.
1, Objection against the IND decision is well-founded.
You will receive a positive decision on your objection against the decision. This means that you will get the MVV and the residence permit.
- Objection against the IND decision is unfounded.
Your objection to the decision will be rejected. The decision by the IND contains this rejection.
If you disagree with the rejection, you can appeal the decision to the court.
If the employer is willing, he/she should hire a lawyer to take the case to a court of law.
Receiving the MVV.
After the issuance of the work permit, if you need an MVV, you have to collect it at the Dutch embassy, consulate, or the visa center responsible for visa processing in your home country.
The MVV permits you to stay in the Netherlands for 90 days.
If you do not need an MVV, you can move to the Netherlands and receive your work permit.
Laning in the Netherlands.
After you land in the Netherlands through a work permit and as an engineer, there are a few things you have to do. First, you have to get your residence permit. You have to do it during the first 14 days of arriving in the Netherlands. But IND must inform you that it’s ready to be collected.
Your residence permit is often valid for the duration of your employment contract. If not, inform the employer.
You need to make an appointment before you get your residence permit. You can arrange the meeting through this link of the IND.
TB test.
Nationals of a few countries need to take a TB test after arriving in the Netherlands. If your nationality is on this list, you do not need to take the TB test.
If you are a national of theirs, you have to take a TB test in the Netherlands. You might have to take a TB test before entering the Netherlands and while you apply for a visa.
Registering with the municipality.
You have to register with the municipality officials of the city you live in. You have to find out the address of the city you live in and make arrangements with them.
You might have to book an appointment to meet them in advance. Also, determine if they need supporting documents to register your stay.
What happens if I lose the employment contract with the Dutch employer?
You might lose the contract with the Dutch employer. There are several reasons for it. For instance, if the employer doesn’t need you anymore, you do not agree on the working conditions like salary. The reason doesn’t matter.
If you cannot extend the contract with the employer, you might have up to 3 months to find a new job.
The time you want to find a job can not be longer than your residence permit validity. You will have less than 3 months to stay and look for a job if your residence permit validity is shorter.
The period for finding a job starts on the day on which your contract has stopped.
After you find a job, the employer must apply for a new work permit. You have to send him/her the list of supporting documents so he/she can apply for it.
If the permit is issued while your residence permit is still valid, you can go on to stay in the Netherlands. But if your residence permit validity is over and the new work permit is not issued, you have to leave the Netherlands and enter the country after the new residence permit is issued.
How can you bring your family to the Netherlands as an engineer?
You can bring your family to the Netherlands as an engineer. You have permission to bring your spouse and children under 18 years old.
To do so, you have to apply to the IND and complete the application form.
Visit the IND website to apply for a residence permit. Choose the right type of residence permit from the available options:
- Residence permit for a partner.
- Residence permit for a child under 18.
- Residence permit for a child born in the Netherlands.
- Residence permit for an adopted child.
- Etc.
After you click on the right part, you will see:
- the entire application process,
- costs,
- the supporting documents.
Everything is explained, and you will get instructions on how to complete them.
There are also application forms that you have to submit.
Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as a Civil Engineer.
One of the in-demand occupations in the Netherlands is civil engineering. You can immigrate to the Netherlands as a foreign civil engineer, but you must be familiar with Dutch building and planning regulations.
The civil engineering rules and regulations might be different in your home country from the Netherlands. So do research and find out about them.
You definitely need a job offer to immigrate and work as a civil engineer in the Netherlands. Look at the above section to know how you can find a job offer in the Netherlands. You can use one, two, or a combination of all of them.
Then you need a work permit and MVV to move to the Netherlands. Follow the steps explained in the above section to get the authorities’ permission. All of them are true for civil engineers as well. But depending on your nationality, you might not need an MVV.
Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an Aerospace Engineer.
As you already know, aerospace engineer work in the aviation, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles industries. The Netherlands might be a small country but it has strong companies in the aviation field. The Netherlands has been able to make and develop products for almost every airplane that is flying or has been flying. You might have heard more about agriculture and flowers and not much about aviation.
During the last century, the Dutch made 1600 airliners. They are also strong in aircraft maintenance. Did you know that more than 60 million passengers fly from Schiphol Airport to 330 destinations?
One example would explain the importance of aviation in the Netherlands. The Dutch have been a partner in the development of the F35 fighting jet. It’s a sixth-generation stealth jet and is the frontline of technology and innovation.
The largest international aviation companies have set up operations near Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
- Boeing,
- GE Aviation,
- Embraer,
- Bell,
- Gulfstream Aerospace
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the world’s best-connected airports and Europe’s third largest for both passengers and cargo. Also, companies can connect their people, products, and parts to all corners of the world.
So, there will be job opportunities in this small country that has worked well in the aviation field. You just need higher education and a job offer from a Dutch aviation company.
Follow the steps in the above section to get a work permit and visa to enter the Netherlands.
Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an Industrial Engineer.
In terms of Industrial Engineering, there are two good points for the Netherlands. The first one is that there are great universities to study industrial engineering in the country. Just take a look at this list of universities, this is a sample and is not a complete list. You can find other good universities that offer industrial engineering courses.
- the University of Groningen
- Fontys University of Applied Sciences
- Hague University of Applied Sciences
The Netherlands is also a good option to work as an industrial engineer. Take a look at the list of famous Dutch companies in industrial engineering:
- Airborne technology.
- DyeCoo Textile Systems
- Avular
- TicTag
- Reflow
- CEAD Group
- IBS Precision Engineering
The Netherlands is a strong country in industrial engineering. If you manage to get a job offer from a Dutch employer, you can move to the country. The average salary of an industrial engineer is about €71.000 per year.
Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an Agricultural Engineer.
There is no need to explain agriculture in the Netherlands. It’s the second-largest producer of agricultural products in the world. Every year, the Dutch export € 65 billion of agricultural products. According to Wageningen University & Research, the “value of agricultural export in 2021 in the Netherlands was about 104.7 billion euros. It was a record.
The government works closely with entrepreneurs and inventors more sustainable agriculture and horticulture. Preserving energy is a must for them. The government is focusing on the biobased economy. By 2030, 30% of all fossil raw materials will be replaced by green materials. It’s a must for the authorities and they have strict plans to implement it.
There will be hundreds of job opportunities for you in the agricultural sector as an agricultural engineer. You just need to have a profound resume and get a job offer from a Dutch employer.
As explained, the Dutch agricultural companies with entrepreneurs to develop new ways of reducing costs. So you might have an opportunity with them as well.
The average salary of an agricultural engineer in the Netherlands is about 4,150 EUR per month. Your salary will begin from 2,240 EUR and will go up to 6,270 EUR which is the highest paid but might increase.
Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an Environmental Engineer.
There is one particular reason why Environmental Engineering is important in the Neterhaldns. If you look at the agricultural sales rate of the Neterhalns, you will find out. In 2021, the Dutch sold 104.7 billion euros. They managed to reach this high level in a well-preserved environment. So they need Environmental Engineers, and the demand is increasing.
Also, the Netherlands is great for studying Environmental Engineering. Take a look at some of the universities where you can study the courses, and they are the best international ones in the world:
- Wageningen University & Research
- Utrecht University
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Delft University of Technology
- Leiden University
- University of Amsterdam
- Radboud University Nijmegen
The average salary of an Environmental Engineer is about 4,360 EUR per month. The salary range begins from 2,140 EUR and goes up to 6,800 EUR.
Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as a Chemical Engineer.
You might be able to find a job as a chemical engineer in the Netherlands. There are various companies there, and one of the top 10 largest chemical companies is located in the Netherlands. It is LyondellBasell and is locaetd Rotterdam. Their 2021 sales were about $46.17 billion.
The Netherlands also has some of the best R&D labs in the field of chemical engineering;
- Public-private partnerships (PPPs),
- campuses,
- iLabs,
- COCI
These companies might need skilled chemical engineers. If you have not studied in the Netherlands, you need a job offer from a Dutch company. Look at the above section to know the steps you have to follow to immigrate to the Netherlands as a chemical engineer.
The average salary of a chemical engineer in the Netherlands is about €80.372 per year.
Immigrate and work in the Netherlands as a Biomedical Engineer.
The Netherlands is a good option for Biomedical engineers. If you want to study a related program in the Neterhaldns, there are some universities that offer the course. Also, According to the QS World University Rankings, 13 Dutch Universities are ranked in the top 400 best educational institutes, and they offer programs for biomedical engineering.
If you want to work in the Netherlands as a biomedical engineer, you have to get a job offer. You can find a job through the ways explained in the above section.
Getting a job offer is a must, and you can not skip it. After you finalize your employment with the Dutch employer, you have to sign an employment contract with the Dutch employer. Then he/she applies for a work permit and MVV. You need the MVV if you are not on the list of exempted countries. You can find the list in the above section.
After the work permit and MVV is issued, you can receive them from the Dutch embassy/consulate in your home country.
Immigrant engineers’ salaries in the Netherlands.
Your salary as an engineer in the Netherlands is up to various factors. Also, the type of engineering job you will have. Look at the below section to learn some of the most in-demand engineer jobs in the Netherlands. But you might get an engineering job that is not on the below list.
According to Glassdoor, the average salary of an engineer in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is about €94,556 per year. But the average salary is about €78,000 per year. You can expect to get an additional payment of about €16,556 per year for:
- bonus,
- commission,
- tips,
- profit sharing
- etc.
According to Salary Explorer, the average salary of an engineer in the Netherlands is about €4,140 per month. The source indicates that the salary range begins from 1,420 and goes up to 8,610 per month, which are the lowest and highest average salaries.
According to Salary Expert, a person who works as an engineer in the Netherlands can expect to earn about €73.308 per year.
Work experience is a determining factor, and you can say the most important item. The same source says that people with 1-3 years of work experience can expect to earn about €51.000 while people with +8 years of experience can earn about € 90.000.
The salary for specific jobs might be a bit different. Look at the specific jobs below to get familiar with them. The source is Salary Explorer:
Job title | Average salary |
Acoustics Engineer | €4,200 |
Associate Engineer | €3,880 |
Avionic System Support Engineer | €4,010 |
CAD Design Engineer | €4,300 |
Civil Engineer | €4,270 |
Contract Associate Engineer | €3,930 |
Design Engineer | €4,460 |
Energy Engineer | €4,390 |
Engineering Planning Manager | €5,990 |
Highway Engineer | €4,240 |
Engineering Technician | €3,340 |
Genetic Engineer | €4,820 |
Instrumentation Manager | €4,070 |
Manufacturing Engineer | €4,350 |
What are the benefits of immigrating and working in the Netherlands as an engineer?
You don’t have to explain the benefits of moving to the Netherlands. It’s famous for welcoming skilled workers, and the working conditions are great. It’s one of the first options among immigrants when thinking of Europe.
Have entered this page and read this far. You have already made your decision. But the items in this section will bring a new perspective on the benefits of immigration to the Netherlands as an engineer.
Great nature to enjoy.
The Netherlands is astonishingly beautiful in terms of trees, nature, and its green environment. The green countryside, with unspoiled shorelines, is a rich and amazing country.
Preserving trees and forests has been a top priority for people and the government. They have worked hard to prepare the country for tourists to enjoy during the tulip season. This is the view you can never get in any other place.
The beautiful trees are amazing to see and enjoy in every season. Even winter makes them amazing to watch.
Not just nature but the cities, landmarks, and historic places are there to enjoy. Name the period of history, and you can find a place to enjoy.
Take a look at this list, and there are hundreds more to enjoy:
- Keukenhof
- Binnenhof
- Castle De Haar
- Hoge Veluwe National Park
- Koppelpoort
- Rijksmuseum
- Van Gogh Museum
Europe is one short trip away.
Open Google Maps and take a look at the Netherlands’ neighboring countries. There are hundreds of options for you to visit and enjoy.
The point is that you can visit a neighboring country without having to apply for a visa. As the Netherlands is part of the EU and Schengen Area, you have access to most of the European countries without a visa. Your residence permit let you visit all of them.
The Netherlands is in need of skilled workers.
This small European country needs skilled workers more than ever. The necessity has intensified after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Engineers are among the top needed workers. Just search the job title in the websites provided in the above section, and you will see tens of available positions.
Dutch people are friendly to immigrants.
You won’t have to worry about finding friends and the people’s behavior toward you as an immigrant. You will find the Dutch friendly and kind to you no matter where you are from.
Get on a bus or train, and you can start a conversation with him/her easily. You might end up having a meal with the person in a nearby restaurant so ask them about the closes good restaurant.
Even if you are in a rush, smile, wave, or say hello to your neighbors. They are kind and want to connect with you.
Speak English comfortably.
It might sound weird, but you can speak English every weather in the Netherlands. You will hear people speaking English everywhere. People offer to speak in English if they find you have difficulty with the Dutch.
Also, learning Dutch is easy, and you won’t have much trouble in the learning process. Knowing a little bit about the Dutch will please the locals, and they will highly appreciate it.
Don’t worry about working out; bikes are here.
One of the inevitable parts of Dutch culture is cycling and using bikes around. You will even see that people cycle in rainy weather. You will find people that cycle for 20 miles every day, and it’s quite normal.
The science of habits says that if you want to adopt a new habit, create the environment for yourself. You will adopt cycling in the Netherlands easily, and you will have no difficulty working hard to take it. The vibe will influence you to use the bike. Are you worried that you can not afford a bike? You can rent them for a day at a friendly cost and leave them in another station.
Fabulous public transportation.
The Netherlands is a well-designed and built the country in terms of infrastructure. The authorities have thought well about every aspect and then implemented a plan.
The public transport system is a reliable and friendly-cost way to get from one Dutch city to another. Don’t worry about being late; it’s fast as well. The Dutch use an OV-chipkaart card to pay for all public transportation. You can change it at machines or subway stations easily.
The transport system is clean and tidy, but there are particular places where people must put trash in them. If not, they will be fined.
Work-life balance is one of the best in the world.
Dutch culture values quality over quantity, so you will find that people work fewer hours than the European countries. Family and free time are more important than work, and if the first two are not taken care of, the quality of the work will be low too. The Dutch authorities have understood this and implemented plans for it.
Working from home is an option to give you more opportunities. Also, you can begin your tasks earlier in the morning and leave after finishing them. But people care about work as well, and you hardly ever can see someone getting to work late.
There are various reasons that the Netherlands is one of the happiest countries in the world. People get 20 days off per year to have a holiday and enjoy life.
You will enjoy safety.
When you enter a new city, things can get a bit scary. But do not worry, as you are in one of the safest places on earth. The Netherlands enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in the world. The poverty level is low, and the authorities have adopted a severe policy over drugs. Also, the system prioritizes rehabilitation over incarceration.
People take the laws and regulations seriously, no matter local or national law. You will enjoy harmony s people follow the rules and everything is in a well-established order.
Moreover, the Dutch benefited from a tolerant culture. They can stand for people, races, and people with various backgrounds. This is one of the reasons that tourists and international students prefer the Netherlands.
The “live and let live” culture has deep roots in the country, and people implement it.
Let’s sum up…
If you want to immigrate and work in the Netherlands as an engineer, you will find all information here. The list of requirements and the processing stages are explained on this page. You will find explanations and details for every step, and this is your ultimate guide to immigrating and working in the Netherlands as an engineer.
If you have questions, write them down in the comment section. The Visa Library team will answer them.
Frequently asked questions about immigration and working in the Netherlands as an engineer.
Yes, if you are qualified and can find a job offer, the rest of the process is easy.
The answer is yes if you can find a job position as an engineer.
Yes, the English-speaking companies and the Dutch ones hire foreign employees if you have a profound resume.
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