International Bus Lines in Netherlands
Long-distance, international bus (coach) service is available in many larger cities in the Netherlands including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht.
Continue reading →Long-distance, international bus (coach) service is available in many larger cities in the Netherlands including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht.
Continue reading →Dutch public transport is offered in many forms, from trains, buses and trams to watertaxis, ferries and bicycles. Overview for Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam
Continue reading →All vehicles registered in the Netherlands are subject to APK (road worthiness) testing. Here you can find out more about getting your car tested and where.
Continue reading →It is an employer’s responsibility in the Netherlands to ensure its employees are correctly covered for social security (sociale zekerheids) benefits. The employer pays the majority of contributions (which include … Continue reading →
The Dutch love to ice skate. Their performance in speed skating at the Winter Olympics demonstrates that. Expats see it when ice rinks pop-up all over Holland.
Continue reading →Residential waste management in Netherlands, including garbage pickup and recycling, is administered at the municipal (‘gemeente’) level. More information here.
Continue reading →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…
Continue reading →University level higher education in Netherlands is for students who have completed secondary education requirements. Many degree programs taught in English.
Continue reading →A overview of Dutch language skill levels for expats in the Netherlands, including explanation of NT2 Program I / II, Inburgering exams and their qualifications
Continue reading →Newly arrived expats who plan on driving in the Netherlands need to be familiar with Dutch road traffic rules: speed limits, accidents, road signs, kids in cars
Continue reading →Information about Dutch social integration requirements (Inburgering) in the Netherlands for non-EU citizens applying for residency permanent residency.
Continue reading →Overview of special needs education in Netherlands at community, mainstream, special and international schools, behavioural assessment, Dutch child benefit
Continue reading →It is mandatory cars in Netherlands carry third party liability auto insurance (‘WA’). Extra vehicle insurance for fire, theft, vandalism damage is optional.
Continue reading →Overview of process for purchasing or selling a vehicle in the Netherlands, including the transfer paperwork needed to officially change the owner.
Continue reading →Find out about being pregnant and giving birth in the Netherlands, and the healthcare support you can expect when having a baby in Holland.
Continue reading →Child vaccinations are not mandatory in Netherlands but 95% of Dutch youth receive them. JGZ offers free inoculations. Non-vaccinated children can be excluded.
Continue reading →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.
Continue reading →Before departing the Netherlands, there are important matters that require attention – municipal de-registration, return residency card, end service contracts,
Continue reading →Overview of dental care for expats in the Netherlands, including Dutch dentistry quality registry, specialist dentist, professional requirements and dental insurance…
Continue reading →Information for expats on pets in Netherlands, bringing a dog or cat to Holland, EU pet passport, rabies vaccination, ID chipping, dog tax, veterinarian care.
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