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Welder Relocation Guide: Moving to the Netherlands
High demand · €35,303-€50,816 · Visa: Single permit (GVVA)
This guide is for a Welder 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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💰 Salary
€35,303-€50,816
📋 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
Welding is not regulated in the Netherlands: you do not need to register to work...
📈 Demand
High
Quick answers
Can a Welder 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. Welders currently see High demand in the Netherlands.
What salary can a Welder expect in the Netherlands?
€35,303-€50,816 gross per year.
How long does it take to move to the Netherlands as a Welder?
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 Welders Earn in the Netherlands?
€35,303-€50,816
Median salary: €43,327
CBS publishes no salary figure for welders alone, so the salary shown is for metalworkers and machine mechanics as a whole. It excludes holiday allowance (vakantiegeld).
Which Visa Do Welders Use to Move to the Netherlands?
Single permit (GVVA)
Single permit (GVVA) is the main route for Welders 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 Welder Qualification Recognised in the Netherlands?
Welding is not regulated in the Netherlands: you do not need to register to work.
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