Dutch Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Opportunities for Expats
The Netherlands, often synonymized with windmills, tulips, and bicycles, is also one of the foremost hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship in Europe.…
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How To Open A Bank Account In The Netherlands
If you are planning a move to the Netherlands, you will need to consider how you will handle your banking arrangements. Depending…
Read more →How To Rent Or Buy Property In The Netherlands
The Netherlands, a country in Northwestern Europe, is perhaps best known for its flat landscape, peppered with bright tulip fields, and its…
Read more →How To Find A Job In The Netherlands
Citizens from European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries (as well as Switzerland) who are moving to the Netherlands are…
Read more →How Does Dental Care In The Netherlands Compare With The USA?
Standards of dental care in the USA are particularly high, and dentistry in Europe — particularly in Britain — is the butt…
Read more →Maternity Care In The Netherlands: What The Options Are And How To Decide On A Birth Plan
The Dutch healthcare system is run by insurers but regulated by the government. All residents in the country are required to take…
Read more →How Does Cancer Care In The Netherlands Compare With The USA?
The Netherlands requires all residents to take out a health insurance policy, and insurers are not allowed to turn anyone away for…
Read more →Prescriptions In The Netherlands: What Is Available And How To Ensure You Get The Right Level Of Care
The standard of healthcare in the Netherlands is generally high. Having come top in a variety of European surveys over the years,…
Read more →How Does The Quality Of Healthcare In The Netherlands Compare With The UK?
At first glance, the state of healthcare in the Netherlands looks very positive. The country consistently ranked very highly in the Euro…
Read more →How To Keep Your Health Insurance Costs Low In The Netherlands
The healthcare system in the Netherlands is made up of mandatory health insurance, run by private companies but regulated by the government.…
Read more →How Much Do Health Procedures Cost In The Netherlands?
The Netherlands has a mandatory health insurance scheme, which is run by private insurers but regulated by the government. Anyone staying in…
Read more →How To Register With The Dutch Healthcare System
The basic healthcare system in the Netherlands is known as basisverzekering and is dually funded from tax contributions and fees levied by…
Read more →The Best 2019 Music Festivals In The Netherlands
For music lovers and festival fans, the Netherlands is a great place to be. The country loves music and boasts an impressive…
Read more →What Do Amsterdam’s New Eco-Driving Goals Mean For Expats?
Famed for its vast population of cyclists, Amsterdam has been at the forefront of green technology for many years. Recently, the Dutch…
Read more →How To Find A Job In Amsterdam
In recent times, employers in Amsterdam have started leaning towards offering their employees non-traditional hours, shortened work weeks and remote employment.The Netherlands…
Read more →Buy-To-Let Mortgages In The Netherlands: A Worthwhile Investment?
There’s so much to take into consideration when it comes to purchasing property, including a buy-to-let investment. You obviously want to protect…
Read more →Why Are So Many Companies Moving To The Netherlands?
It’s no news to anyone that corporate Europe is in turmoil at present as a consequence of the UK’s decision to pull…
Read more →Moving To Amsterdam With Teenagers? Here’s What You Need To Think About
As much as relocating to another country can be an exciting adventure, it can also be a challenge. For teenagers, whose lives…
Read more →Bringing Your Inheritance Into The Netherlands: What Expats Need To Know About Dutch Tax Laws
If you’re bringing your inheritance into the Netherlands, tax laws may have implications for your assets, so make sure that you’re fully…
Read more →Living In The Netherlands As A Transgender Expat
Building a life as an expat is always a challenge – and being transgender can make everything more complicated. Pulling up roots…
Read more →Is Amsterdam Finally Growing Sick of Expats?
Amsterdam may have made it into the top five cities for expats in last year’s Expat Insider survey, but the welcome they…
Read more →A Handy Guide To Making Friends In Amsterdam
So you’ve made the choice to move to Amsterdam. Visa? Tick. Accommodation? Tick. Employment? Tick. Friends? Hmm… if you haven’t quite fallen…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Work Permits In The Netherlands
Thinking of moving to the Netherlands for work, or looking to employ someone from outside the country? Here are our answers to…
Read more →The Student Hotel: Accommodation For Life-Long Learners And Explorers
In a former publishing house, east of Amsterdam’s city centre, the tip-tap of a table tennis game snaps back and forth through…
Read more →The Expatriate Archive Centre: A Dutch Home For The Stories Of Expatriates Worldwide
In 1992, as the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company (also known as Shell) prepared to celebrate its centenary, the wives of several senior…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Opening A Bank Account In The Netherlands
Get your finances sorted out early and you’ll feel as though a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders. Daily life…
Read more →!WOON: Free Advice For Tenants And Owner Occupants In Amsterdam
“If I could end the need for my own job… I’d actually be a happy bunny!” says Dafna Eccles, renting consultant at…
Read more →A Guide To International Schools In Rotterdam
Despite being the second-biggest city in the Netherlands, Rotterdam has relatively few international schools to choose from. It could be that this…
Read more →How to Enjoy Your First Expat Christmas in Amsterdam
For expats who celebrate Christmas, being far away from friends and family can make the festivities feel somewhat muted, so it’s a…
Read more →Interview With Dennis Cowles, Chairman, Amsterdam American Business Club
Dennis, how did you first become an expat? Having finished Boston University School of Management, I decided with a cycling friend to…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Health Insurance In The Netherlands
Starting life as an expat can get expensive: relocating your family and pets, finding a place to live, visas and flights all…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Bringing Pets Into The Netherlands
If you’re moving to the Netherlands, there is no need to leave your furry friends at home, since the country allows newcomers…
Read more →10 Scary Places To Get Goosebumps In The Netherlands
Fancy freaking yourself out? No need to miss out on a spook-fest while you are living in the Netherlands. Here are some…
Read more →Expat Centre IN Amsterdam: A One-Stop Shop For International Newcomers
Expat centres in the Netherlands are enjoying a radical restyle, and IN Amsterdam is leading the way. Expat Focus heads to its…
Read more →A Guide To Renting An Apartment In The Netherlands
Looking to move to the Netherlands? When it comes to finding the right place for you, that little flat in the hip…
Read more →Why Your Kids Will Love Living In Amsterdam
Amsterdam is an exciting city with a friendly, family vibe and plenty for children to do. Here are 10 reasons why kids…
Read more →10 Dutch Festivals You Really Shouldn’t Miss
Want to party like the Dutch? Mark up your calendar with these ten fun festivals.New Year Known to the locals simply as…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Preschool In Amsterdam
Preschool (voorschool) is a government-subsidised schooling system for children aged 2.5 to 4. More structured than a playschool, the voorschool works in…
Read more →10 Things To Love About The Dutch Way Of Life
Though the Netherlands may not be your homeland, it can still in time win your affections. Here are ten aspects of Dutch…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Childcare Options In The Netherlands
With family far away, finding childcare can be an added expense for international parents new to the Netherlands. Below are six common…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Learning Dutch
One of the comforts for newcomers relocating to the Netherlands is Dutch people’s friendly enthusiasm for speaking English. The Dutch love the…
Read more →De Balie: A Centre For International Culture In Amsterdam
Newcomers to the Netherlands seeking culture, debate and discussion in English can find a lovingly-curated programme of events at De Balie in…
Read more →What Expats Need To Know When Moving To The Netherlands
Expats from another European Union country planning to live in the Netherlands for more than three months must register with the nearest…
Read more →Netherlands – Recommended Social Media Accounts
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →An Expat Guide to Working in the Netherlands
With around 95% of the population in work, and unemployment continuing to fall, the Netherlands provides good prospects for those seeking work.…
Read more →An Expat Guide To Having A Baby In The Netherlands
The Netherlands practises a calm and informed approach to pregnancy, which is deemed to be a healthy and normal state and not…
Read more →Choosing A Primary School In The Netherlands
With around 7000 primary schools to choose from, newcomers to the Netherlands need clear information to identify the best fit for their…
Read more →How to Rent a Property in Amsterdam
Below is our guide on navigating the complex – and often competitive – process of securing a property. Learn how to avoid…
Read more →Useful Tips For Expat Parents Moving To The Netherlands
When you make a list of the places that are among the best for raising children, the Netherlands is one name that…
Read more →10 Dutch Dishes You Must Try When Living In The Netherlands
Dutch cuisine consists of hearty fare that is warming and wholesome, something that the locals greatly appreciate on account of the cold…
Read more →So Just How Friendly Are The Dutch, Exactly?
The Netherlands has for a long time been one of the more desirable expat locations in the world. The fact that so…
Read more →Ten Dutch Festivals Expats In Holland Must Not Miss
Celebrations, especially communal ones, are a very important part of any culture, and the people of Holland enjoy an abundance of lively…
Read more →Netherlands – Recommended Blogs
At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to…
Read more →Thinking About Moving To The Netherlands? Read This First
The Kingdom of the Netherlands, usually known simply as the Netherlands, is one of the most popular expat destinations around the world…
Read more →How To Celebrate Your Birthday Like A Local In The Netherlands
Birthdays, like all other celebrations, vary greatly around the world. The western tradition of a birthday cake and candles is now popular…
Read more →Interview With Ydo Jousma, Cambridge Principal, International School Eerde
Ydo, you're the Cambridge Principal of the International School Eerde in Ommen. Tell us a bit about your role – what does…
Read more →Is €20,000 Enough To Live On In The Netherlands?
The introduction of the Euro in 2002 raised the cost of living in the Netherlands considerably. The locals still talk about how…
Read more →Review – The Devil Wears Clogs
Jennifer Burge is an American expat who has lived in a variety of European countries. Her memoir, The Devil Wears Clogs, predominantly…
Read more →A Guide To Public Holidays In The Netherlands
Some of the public holidays in the Netherlands coincide with major festivals and celebrations. These are usually non-working days that commemorate some…
Read more →A Guide To Tipping In The Netherlands: Who, How Much, When And Where?
Tipping can be among the more confusing aspects of living in a new country – expats everywhere often find themselves wondering, “How…
Read more →Useful Job Hunting Tips For Expats Moving To The Netherlands
There are lucrative job opportunities available in the Netherlands for the right candidates. The recent years have seen jobs open up in…
Read more →5 Things You Should Do When Living In The Netherlands (And 1 You Definitely Shouldn’t)
Living in the Netherlands is like a dream come true for men and women of all ages from around the world. This…
Read more →An Overview Of International Schools in The Netherlands
Expats in the Netherlands have a choice of many good international schools for their children. The Dutch Ministry of Education partly subsidizes…
Read more →5 Expat Clubs In The Netherlands You Should Consider Joining
It is often a challenge for expats to make connections with people in a new place. The good news is that there…
Read more →Top Dutch Cities for Expats
With a dense population of 16.6 million, the Netherlands is widely known as the Gateway to Europe, due to its waterway access…
Read more →Dutch Driving Theory Test: Gehaald!
by Tiffany Jarman Jansen On July 22, 2009 at 9:55 am I took the train to Amsterdam Sloterdijk. I waited 10 minutes…
Read more →The Dutch Kitchen
by Martha Andrus The Dutch kitchen is pretty basic and mostly involves a lot of green vegetables, potatoes and sausages. A typical…
Read more →Learning Dutch and How to Survive It
by Liz Cross, Crossover Translations Approximately 20 years ago, I was sitting on the Harwich-Hoek van Holland boat with two friends and…
Read more →I Want to Ride My Bicycle
by Stuart Billinghurst Fiets (bicycles) are a very common sight in Holland. They are a popular mode of transport and it is…
Read more →Amsterdam’s Red Light District
by Stuart Billinghurst I’ve already written about one of Holland’s well-known vices, the drug culture. There is of course another vice which…
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