Expatica Netherlands: Moving to the Netherlands

Expat Guide

Moving to the Netherlands

Are you planning to move to the Netherlands? Get up to speed with everything you need to know about your new home with our collection of expert guides on moving to the Netherlands. Whether you’re looking for immigration requirements, must-watch Dutch movies, or public holiday dates, you’ll find them here.

About the Netherlands

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A brief introduction to the Netherlands

 The newcomer will be forgiven for not knowing what to expect about the Netherlands, after tales of windmills, clogs, dikes and tulips. Expatica offers a whistle-stop tour about the Netherlands.

Expat life in the Netherlands: 10 questions answered

Thinking about moving to the land of stroopwafels, King’s Day, and bicycles? Find...

30 surprising facts about the Netherlands

Are the Dutch really the tallest people in the world? And is it...

Where to get the news in the Netherlands

Keep up to date with all the latest local and international news with...

The cost of living in the Netherlands

How much is the cost of living in the Netherlands? Find out about...
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Relocation

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Moving to the Netherlands: the ultimate checklist

 Planning on relocating to the Netherlands? Make your move easier with our ultimate checklist for moving to the Netherlands.

Relocation options for the Netherlands

Are you ready to move to the Netherlands? Our guide to relocation to...

Moving in the Netherlands

When moving, there is a lot to arrange – no matter how close...

Leaving the Netherlands

If your Dutch resident permit expires, you can apply to extend it or...

The Burgerservicenummer: getting a BSN number in the Netherlands

You won’t get far in the Netherlands without a Burgerservicenummer: for all official...
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Society & History

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Religion in the Netherlands

 Here is a guide to religious services and important celebrations in English in the Netherlands by town/city.

Inventions you didn’t know were Dutch

You’ve probably used a Dutch invention in your life without realising it. Here...

The top 10 movies about the Netherlands

From epic war films to bittersweet comedies, we take a look at the...

Why does Amsterdam have so many crooked houses?

How safe are Amsterdam’s crooked houses? Take a look at the history behind...

Dutch parenting and family life

From home births and benefits to finding the right school, here are all...
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Visas & Immigration

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Visas and immigration in the Netherlands

 Thinking about going Dutch? Find out what you need to know about visas, permits, immigration, and more in the Netherlands.

Family and partner visas in the Netherlands

If you have a family member living in the Netherlands, find out if...

Work-related visas in the Netherlands

Find out all about work visas in the Netherlands, including who needs one,...

Permanent residence in the Netherlands

After living in the country for five years, foreign nationals and their family...

How to get Dutch citizenship

If you become a citizen of the Netherlands, you will have the same...
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Where to Live

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Why move to the northern Netherlands

 The northern Netherlands provinces of Friesland, Groningen and Drenthe offer a Dutch experience with a unique flavour and at a gentler pace. The region is growing thanks to recent investment,...

The best cities to move to in the Netherlands

If you’re moving to the Netherlands, there are plenty of cities to choose...

Where to live in Amsterdam

Finding an area to live in Amsterdam doesn’t have to be daunting, with...

Where to live in Maastricht

Find the best places to live in Maastricht, the capital city in the...

Where to live in The Hague

Planning on moving to The Hague? Find the right neighborhood to call home...
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