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Netherlands
Your calm, hopeful guide to a new life in Netherlands.
Everything you need to arrive, settle and belong in Netherlands — immigration, housing, work, healthcare, education and daily life. Written in plain language for newcomers.
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Immigration & Residence
The IND (Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst) handles all Dutch residence permits. After ar…
Housing
Finding housing in Netherlands is easier when you understand the local registration rules.…
Jobs & Work
Work rules in Netherlands depend on your nationality and residence status. EU/EEA citizens…
Healthcare
Healthcare in Netherlands starts with the right insurance or registration. For immediate d…
Education
Children in Netherlands have a right to school, and adults can usually access language or …
Daily Life
Daily life in Netherlands becomes much easier once you have your local ID or tax number, a…
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