Koninklijke Philips N.V. appears on the official IND public register of recognised sponsors for labour and highly skilled migrants. That means it is legally authorised to sponsor a Dutch work-residence permit (including the highly skilled migrant visa).
Most Dutch employers cannot hire a non-EU worker, because sponsoring a visa requires IND recognition. Philips has that recognition — so a role there is one of the comparatively few that can actually lead to a highly skilled migrant permit. That alone makes it worth prioritising if you need sponsorship.
Being on the register is permission, not a promise. It does not mean Philips has open roles, hires internationals for every team, or will sponsor every position. Treat the register as a filter that tells you who can sponsor — then verify on their careers page and in the interview.
For Philips — like any sponsor — to bring you in under the highly skilled migrant scheme, the gross monthly salary has to meet the IND minimum:
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Get my sponsor shortlist — €29Yes. Koninklijke Philips N.V. appears on the official IND public register of recognised sponsors for labour and highly skilled migrants (KvK 17001910). That means it is legally authorised to sponsor a Dutch work-residence permit. The register was last mirrored here on 3 April 2026.
Not automatically. Being on the register means Philips can sponsor — not that it has open roles, hires internationals for every position, or will sponsor every candidate. Always check their careers page and confirm sponsorship for the specific role.
The 2026 gross monthly thresholds for the highly skilled migrant scheme are €5,688 (age 30+), €4,171 (under 30), and €2,989 for recent graduates of a Dutch university on the orientation year. The employer must meet these regardless of company.
Source: IND public register of recognised sponsors, mirrored 3 April 2026. We are not affiliated with Philips or the IND. Recognition status can change between updates — always confirm against the official register before relying on it.