India → Netherlands

Moving from India to the Netherlands

The complete, India-specific guide for 2026. Salary calculations with real Dutch tax math, city comparisons with Indian community data, visa and PR timelines — no generic expat advice.

Tools

🧮Salary Calculator
Full Dutch tax breakdown, 30% ruling, vakantiegeld, and remittance capacity.
🏛️30% Ruling Checker
Eligibility check and exact monthly benefit. The most important Dutch tax concept for Indians.
🏙️City Comparison
Compare 8 Dutch cities for Indians — savings, lifestyle, Indian community, jobs.
🏠Housing Calculator
Can you afford to buy? Dutch mortgage rules, deposit timeline, rent vs buy analysis.
📊Budget Planner
Full monthly costs including Indian groceries, children schooling, and pet expenses.
💸Remittance Planner
Wise vs Remitly vs ICICI and more — how much you save by switching services.
📋Moving Checklist
BSN, DigiD, Apostille, 30% ruling deadline — week by week from offer to settled.
🐾Pet Relocation Guide
Bringing your dog or cat from India — EU rules, rabies titer, AQCS NOC, costs, airlines, Schiphol arrival.

Salary breakdowns by bracket

What you actually take home — calculated for your salary range

€40K salary →€45K salary →€50K salary →€55K salary →€60K salary →€65K salary →€70K salary →€75K salary →€80K salary →€90K salary →€100K salary →€120K salary →

City guides for Indians

Indian community, grocery stores, temples, rent, and job market

Amsterdam
Tech, Finance, Startups
Rotterdam
Port, Logistics, Erasmus
Eindhoven
ASML, NXP, Philips
Utrecht
Healthcare, Banking
The Hague
Government, International
Delft
TU Delft, Engineering
Groningen
University, UMCG, Energy
Maastricht
University, MUMC+, Cross-border

By profession

Salary ranges, top Dutch employers, and career path for your field

Software Engineer →Data Scientist →Product Manager →Nurse / Healthcare →Accountant / Finance →Mechanical Engineer →Electrical Engineer →PhD Researcher →

Key facts for Indians moving to Netherlands (2026)

Visa required
Kennismigrant (HSM) — employer applies
Salary threshold (30% ruling)
€48,013 taxable/year (2026 standard)
30% ruling duration
5 years from first NL employment
PR eligibility
After 5 years continuous residence
Health insurance
Mandatory from day 1, ~€160/month
Average Amsterdam rent (1BR)
€1,800–2,000/month (market rate)
Indian population in NL
~25,000 (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Eindhoven)
Dual citizenship with India
Not possible — India requires renunciation