Depending on your nationality, entry conditions may apply such as the need to have an entry visa and/or a residence permit. Here you can find if you need a visa, residence permit or work permit when you come to the Netherlands.

Entry conditions and visas

Upon arrival in the Netherlands it is important to become familiar with the Dutch banking system and how to make financial transactions. All relevant information regarding banking can be found.

Personal finance

The Netherlands is a relatively small country with many inhabitants and has a lot to offer. Information is provided about connecting to the Dutch, the Dutch business culture, cultural taboos, language courses and transport.

Daily life

The medical system is a social provision, which means that everyone has health care insurances and access to care. Information is provided about general practicioners, pharmacy, hospitals, first aid & emergencies, children, pregnancy & maternity, dentist.

Medical care

When you are in the Netherlands, you must make sure that you are adequately insured, both for your health and other risks. Your host institution can advise you on this. Here you can find information about the health insurance system and on when you are adequately insured.

Insurance

When you bring your partner/family along, there are several issues that you might come across. Here you can read more about immigration procedures, family & work, children & medical facilities, childcare facilities and school & education.

Family

Depending on your nationality or the purpose of your stay, a work permit may be required for you. In this section you can read up on work permits and whether you may be exempted from this requirement.

Work permit

Here you can find information about taxation, fellowships and salaries.

financial matters

Information on diploma recognition can be found on the website of IDW.

Recognition of diplomas

The Netherlands has an extensive social security system, which provides financial security when your income is effected by events such as health hazards, job loss or old age. Here you can find information on the different social insurance schemes, whether you are covered by them and whether you are paying money for them.

Unemployment / social security

The Dutch pension system might be hard to understand and needs more explanation.

Pension rights

Information about intellectual property rights can be found here.

IPR

About 25% of the research in the Netherlands takes place at universities, about 15% at research institutes and most (about 60%) within commercial enterprises.

Research landscape