Consumer Rights Netherlands
The Dutch consumer protection agency and other organizations to contact if your rights as a buyer in the Netherlands have been violated or a dispute with a seller is unresolved.
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Dutch Weather Bureau Alerts
Expats in Holland need to be aware of weather alerts issued by KNMI (Royal Dutch Weather Bureau), what they mean and how they are communicated to residents in Netherlands.
Continue reading →Train Service in Netherlands
Information about train service and traveling by rail in the Netherlands including service classes, ticket supplements, bring a pet or bicycle onboard and what to do when you forget to … Continue reading →
Dutch Insurance Policies
Various types of Dutch insurance policies available in Netherlands, from auto and renter’s insurance to personal liability and pet insurance.
Continue reading →International Clubs & Expat Groups
International clubs, expat groups and networking organizations in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and beyond.
Continue reading →Dutch Secondary School Education
Information about the Dutch secondary school (high school) educational program in the Netherlands, including explanations of the three streams: VMBO, HAVO and HBO.
Continue reading →Unemployment Benefits
Information about unemployment benefits in the Netherlands, the percent payout, who is eligible and how soon you must submit the claim after being let go. The UWV WERKbedrijf agency handles … Continue reading →
Starting a Business
For expats interested in starting a business in the Netherlands, the process is fairly straightforward. See below for information about Dutch business structures, registering a new business, operating a business … Continue reading →
Children’s Swimming Diplomas
In the Netherlands, it is important children know how to swim. Here you can find information about the Dutch A-B-C zwemdiploma (swimming certification).
Continue reading →Dutch House-Related Terminology
Fifty essential Dutch house-related words to help make online shopping for furniture, housewares easier for expats in Netherlands.
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