DUTCH ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
The Netherlands has an online auction website which allows you to bid on everything from theater and amusement park tickets to beauty treatments, fashion items and even holidays. Unfortunately, the … Continue reading →
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TOP DUTCH UNIVERSITIES
Here are the ten best universities in the Netherlands based on five different ranking reports of the top schools of higher education around the world. To come up with our … Continue reading →
DUTCH CREDIT CARDS
Expats new to the Netherlands may be surprised to learn that credit cards are not the common form of payment they are in other countries, such as United States.
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FISHING & ANGLING
Information on fishing, angling and the permits required for the fresh water rivers, lakes and sea fishing off the coast of the Netherlands. Information includes contacts for local fishing associations… … Continue reading →
DYING IN HOLLAND
In the Netherlands, the death of a person is registered with the ‘gemeente’ (municipal offices) of the city where the death took place. This is almost always handled by a funeral director (‘uitvaartonderneming’) and it must be recorded within five days.
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GOLFING
Information about golfing in the Netherlands: the Dutch golf federation, requirements to play (handicap system, medical certificates), club membership requirements and Holland golf courses… Golf in the Netherlands is not … Continue reading →
LONG DISTANCE BUSES
Long-distance, international bus (coach) service is available in many larger cities in the Netherlands including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht.
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DUTCH PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Dutch public transport is offered in many forms, from trains, buses and trams to watertaxis, ferries and bicycles. Overview for Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam
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DUTCH APK TEST
The Dutch vehicle roadworthiness test, referred to as APK (Algemene Periodieke Keuring), is a technical inspection conducted periodically over the life of a car, truck or other moving vehicle. Its … Continue reading →
SOCIAL SECURITY
For employees (EU and non-EU nationals) in the Netherlands, it is their employer’s responsibility to ensure the necessary formalities have been completed and that their staff are properly covered for … Continue reading →
ICE SKATING
ice skating rink in the Netherlands
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TRASH & 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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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 GUIDELINES
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 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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