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04 Jun 2009

On several topics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) are composed:

FAQ - Immigration procedures

  1. Do I need a visa for the Netherlands?
  2. How can I apply for a provisional residence permit (MVV)?
  3. I have not yet received my residence permit, but need to travel abroad. What should I do?
  4. I would like to bring my partner along to the Netherlands. Is that possible?
  5. Where and how do I apply for a residence permit?
  6. Do I need to have a medical examination in order to obtain a residence permit?
  7. Can I collect my visa in a different country than my home country?
  8. I am currently in the Netherlands on a Schengen visa and would like to stay longer than 90 days. Can I extend my visa?
  9. I have just arrived in the Netherlands. Are there any formalities I need to deal with?
  10. My birth/marriage certificate is in my native language. Do I need to get it translated?
  11. Will my partner be allowed to work in the Netherlands?

FAQ - Work permits

1. Do I need a work permit?
2. As a PhD student, I’m a student and not an employee, right?
3. How can I apply for a work permit?
4. Is it possible to apply for a work permit after arrival in the Netherlands?
5. I have accepted a job in the Netherlands. Can I start immediately after I have arrived?
6. I have been offered a job in the Netherlands. Can my partner also work in the Netherlands?
7. My scholarship is not enough. Can I take another job to earn some extra cash?

FAQ - Healthcare insurance

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FAQ - Accommodation & housing
1. How do I find accommodation?
2. What are all the different types of housing options available?
FAQ - Childcare facilities & schools
1. How does the Dutch education system work?
2. When are the schoolholidays?
3. Can I get a contribution from my employer or the state for childcare facility costs?
4. Is there an international school near where I work or live?
FAQ - Language courses
1. Am I obliged to learn Dutch being a migrant worker?
2. Where can I learn Dutch?
FAQ - Social activities
1. How can I meet Dutch people?
2. I want to know what is happening in my neighbourhood. How can I find out?

FAQ - Fellowships & Grants
1. I have a non-European nationality. Can I apply for a Marie Curie fellowship?
2. Can I apply for a PhD Marie Curie fellowship in the Netherlands?
3. What are the major Dutch providers of fellowships and grants?
4. Are all Dutch fellowships and grants available for non-Dutch researchers?
5. I will attend a conference in the Netherlands, can I get a travel grant?
6. How do I get in touch with other fellowship and grantholders in the Netherlands? 
7. I want to apply for a Marie Curie fellowship in the Netherlands, can I get support? 

FAQ - Job opportunities
1. Which Research Institutes are there in the Netherlands?
2. Which universities are there in the Netherlands?
3. Where can I find information about potential employers?
4. What kind of application letter and curriculum vitae does a Dutch employer expect to receive?
5. Can I receive a Dutch evaluation of my foreign diplomas?
6. Are there PhD-network organisations?
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