TRASH COLLECTION & RECYCLING
Residential waste management in the Netherlands, including trash collection and recycling, is administered at the municipal (‘gemeente’) level. Find out more…
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BLACK FRIDAY SALES IN NETHERLANDS
The American ‘Black Friday’ holiday sales event has been embraced by many Dutch retailers. Here’s a look at some mega-deals currently on offer in Holland.
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS OUTSIDE HOLLAND
Expats in Holland may be surprised how affordable a day or weekend excursion to a Christmas market in Belgium, Germany, France or England can be when traveling by international rail…
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COMMON DUTCH STREET NAMES
A guide for expats in Netherlands on Dutch terminology used for different types of streets and roads, plus common town square names found in Holland…
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DUTCH HIGHER EDUCATION
University or higher education in Netherlands is for students who have completed secondary education requirements. DUO and NUFFIC are key Dutch organizations.
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DUTCH LANGUAGE SKILL LEVELS
A overview of Dutch language skill levels for expats in the Netherlands, including explanation of NT2 Program I / II, Inburgering exams and their qualifications
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DRIVING IN NETHERLANDS
Newly arrived expat drivers in Netherlands need to be familiar with Dutch driving and traffic rules. In this overview: car accidents, speed limits, kids in cars
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INBURGERING EXAM
Information about Dutch social integration requirements (Inburgering) in the Netherlands for non-EU citizens applying for residency permanent residency.
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SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION
Overview of special needs education in Netherlands at community, mainstream, special and international schools, behavioural assessment, Dutch child benefit
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CAR INSURANCE
All cars in the Netherlands are required to have minimum third party liability auto insurance. Other motor vehicle coverage: fire, theft, vandalism is optional.
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BUYING OR SELLING A CAR
Here is an overview of the steps for purchasing or selling a vehicle in the Netherlands, including the transfer paperwork needed to officially change the owner.
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HAVING A BABY
Find out about being pregnant and giving birth in the Netherlands, and the healthcare support you can expect when having a baby in Holland.
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CHILD VACCINATIONS
Vaccinations aren’t mandatory in Holland, but 95% of Dutch youth are vaccinated. JGZ offers free shots. A non-vaccinated child can be excluded from activities.
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MOVING WITHIN THE NETHERLANDS
Moving house can be stressful. This list of essential “to-do” items for moving within the Netherlands will keep things organized and help lessen the burden.
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BEFORE LEAVING THE NETHERLANDS
Before departing the Netherlands, there are important matters that require attention – municipal de-registration, return residency card, end service contracts,
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DUTCH DENTAL CARE
Overview of dental care for expats in the Netherlands, including Dutch dentistry quality registry, specialist dentist, professional requirements and dental insurance…
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PETS IN NETHERLANDS
Information for expats bringing a dog, cat or other family pet to the Netherlands, EU pet passport, rabies vaccination, ID chipping, dog tax, veterinarian care.
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BUYING A HOME IN NETHERLANDS
Overview for Netherlands expats about buying a residential property (house or apartment) and the Dutch process involved with real estate transactions.
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DUTCH INCOME TAXES FOR EXPATS
Here are key points about the Dutch personal income tax return, what different boxes mean, tax credits available, fiscal partners and residency classification for taxation purposes…
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FOR EXPATS
Here is an brief overview of different types of schools in Netherlands an international education program, baccalaureate degrees for English-speaking students.
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