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Construction Worker Relocation Guide: Moving to the Netherlands
Medium demand · €34,412-€51,707 · Visa: Single permit (GVVA)
This guide is for a Construction Worker planning to move to the Netherlands. Whether you just received a job offer, are still exploring, or are mid-application — you will find everything you need here.
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Construction keeps the Netherlands running, and teams value reliable craft and site safety. This guide covers the realistic visa pathways for construction work and how recognition of your qualification fits in.
Quick stats
💰 Salary
€34,412-€51,707
📋 Visa
Single permit (GVVA)
The salary must be at least €2,337 a month, and your employer must show that no suitable candidate could be found in the Netherlands or the EU (a labour-market test) before the single permit is granted.
🎓 Recognition
Construction labouring is not regulated in the Netherlands: you do not need to r...
📈 Demand
Medium
Quick answers
Can a Construction Worker work in the Netherlands as a non-EU professional?
Yes, through the Single permit (GVVA) route. The salary must be at least €2,337 a month, and your employer must show that no suitable candidate could be found in the Netherlands or the EU (a labour-market test) before the single permit is granted. Construction Workers currently see Medium demand in the Netherlands.
What salary can a Construction Worker expect in the Netherlands?
€34,412-€51,707 gross per year.
How long does it take to move to the Netherlands as a Construction Worker?
Visa processing on the Single permit (GVVA) route: about 7 weeks (legal maximum 90 days). The visa guide explains what this time covers.
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What Do Construction Workers Earn in the Netherlands?
€34,412-€51,707
Median salary: €43,505
The salary and demand figures are for the CBS occupation group of building construction workers (bricklayers, concrete workers and other structural trades). The salary shown is the CBS 25th–75th percentile of hourly pay for the occupation group, converted to a full-time year; it excludes holiday allowance (vakantiegeld).
Which Visa Do Construction Workers Use to Move to the Netherlands?
Single permit (GVVA)
Single permit (GVVA) is the main route for Construction Workers relocating to the Netherlands. The salary must be at least €2,337 a month, and your employer must show that no suitable candidate could be found in the Netherlands or the EU (a labour-market test) before the single permit is granted.
Is Your Construction Worker Qualification Recognised in the Netherlands?
Construction labouring is not regulated in the Netherlands: you do not need to register to work.
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