Grocery Shopping in Netherlands
Helpful guide for expats about grocery shopping in the Netherlands – what supermarkets are like, Dutch name of common foods, nutritional label terms and more.
Continue reading →Helpful guide for expats about grocery shopping in the Netherlands – what supermarkets are like, Dutch name of common foods, nutritional label terms and more.
Continue reading →Guide to renting a property in the Netherlands including types of housing, where to find rental listings, advice about Dutch leases, fees to be paid and where to turn when problems go unresolved…
Continue reading →Here are ten of the biggest markets in the Netherlands, including specialty markets (flowers, cheese, books, holiday items, antiques).
Continue reading →Information about the diplomatic car sales program in the Netherlands for privileged persons, how it works and who qualifies for it.
Continue reading →Details of the Dutch child financial benefit (‘kinderbijslag’) available to parents in the Netherlands with children under 18 years of age; paid 4 times a year.
Continue reading →Overview of child daycare system (‘kinderdagverblijf’) in the Netherlands, quality standards, Dutch government financial reimbursement, types of childcare…
Continue reading →Information about Dutch building permits and the organization to contact before starting a home renovation, remodel, conversion or room addition in Netherlands.
Continue reading →Find out the type of document your local Dutch gemeente (city hall) requires- ‘apostilled’, ‘legalized’, does translated document to be ‘certified’ vs ‘sworn’?
Continue reading →Dutch immigration department is IND (non-EU citizens must be approved to live in Netherlands). Registration in BRP municipal database is done at local city hall
Continue reading →Expats in Holland can find windmills in the Dutch countryside and some city centers. Here is overview of different windmill types in the Netherlands.
Continue reading →In retail, large companies commonly operate stores under more than one name. Here are examples of Dutch multi-brand chain retailers in the Netherlands..
Continue reading →There are 11 public holidays in the Netherlands, two of these are considered national holidays – Koningsdag (King’s Day), Bevrijdingsdag (Dutch Liberation Day)
Continue reading →Information for expats on how to change health insurer in Netherlands. Steps for switching Dutch healthcare insurance company during end-of-year open window.
Continue reading →Dutch cuisine consists of simple meals such as stamppot. Popular foods in Holland are cheese, potatoes, sausage, beef, bread, chocolate and dairy products.
Continue reading →Profiles of The Hague’s 8 urban residential districts including demographics, housing breakdown, public transport, places of note, neighborhoods, crime level.
Continue reading →The Netherlands is a small country with relatively large population. It is comprised of 355 municipalities but only 8 Dutch cities have over 200,000 residents.
Continue reading →Expats in Netherlands who earn income from freelance work or own a business must file a Dutch income tax return. Here are allowances they can take advantage of.
Continue reading →A Dutch health insurance professional answers ten questions relevant to expats, international community members in Netherlands, basic coverage, supplemental policy, Dutch vs. international health insurance
Continue reading →Despite having a high population density, the province of South Holland offers a wide range of outdoor activities, nature reserves, lakes, dunes, woods.
Continue reading →There are rules for riding a bike in the Netherlands. Here’s overview of cycling regulations, operating standards, road safety, how to transport children, etc.
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