In the context of immigration to the Netherlands, what are the key distinctions and implications between obtaining a residence permit?
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There are 3 differences: A higher salary criteria applies to holders of the European blue card than to highly skilled migrants. With a European blue card, you can more easily apply for a residence permit in another EU Member State. With a European blue card, you can apply earlier for a residence permit EU long-term resident, i.e., after 2 years instead of after 5 years, as applies to highly skilled migrants (and other Dutch residence permits). Your family members can apply for an independent residence permit in the category 'humanitarian non-temporary' earlier, i.e., after 2 years instead of after 5 yearsRead more