Can highly skilled migrants get a Dutch mortgage?

Highly skilled migrants (kennismigranten) usually have an employment contract with a recognised sponsor, which makes income easy to verify.

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Points of attention

  • The duration of your contract and residence permit.
  • Whether your employer will issue a statement of intent for a temporary contract.
  • How bonuses or allowances are counted.

Good to know

Options differ per personal situation and per lender. Always have your situation assessed personally.

Last updated: 27 August 2026

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