What you need to know about living in the Netherlands
If you would like to move to the Netherlands, or extend your stay, there are several topics you need to keep in mind, like residence permits, registration, housing and healthcare. On this webpage, we provide links to more information on all these topics.
If you don't know where to start, take a look at the Welcome to the Netherlands Relocation App, created by the International Welcome Centers. This app provides a useful overview with practical information and serves as your personalized guide to take care of your journey to the Netherlands.
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Finding housing in the Netherlands is very challenging. Generally, there is a short supply and therefore it can be expensive and difficult to find suitable accommodation. It is important to start on time with finding accommodation in the Netherlands, as it can take up to months to find something.
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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 more information and whether you need to apply for a visa, residence permit or work permit when you come to the Netherlands.
Are you not sure which permits to apply for? We have created the Visa Wizard, a handy tool with a flow chart to help you determine which regulations and chemes are applicable in your case. Also available in Dutch, if preferred.
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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, language courses and transport.
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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.
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When you bring your partner/family along, there are several aspects you need to take into consideration. You can read here more about immigration procedures, family, work, children, medical facilities, childcare facilities, school and education.
What you need to know about working in the Netherlands
When you are working in the Netherlands, there are several aspects to be taken into consideration.
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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.
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Here you can find information about taxation, fellowships and salaries.
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Information on diploma recognition can be found on the website of the International Credential Evaluation.
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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.
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The Dutch pension system might be hard to understand and needs more explanation.
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Here you can find out what's important for you in your career with the help of a toolkit.
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Information about intellectual property rights can be found here.
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About 25% of the research in the Netherlands takes place at universities, about 15% at research institutes and most (about 60%) within commercial enterprises.
What you need to know about leaving the Netherlands
If you are leaving the Netherlands for a short while, a longer time or for good, here you might find relevant information to help you.
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More information about departure conditions such as cancelling registrations.
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Via the website of EURAXESS Europe you can find out more regarding research outside the EU, including links to researchers’ mobility portals in Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan and South Africa
