New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026

Hello,

I am Shabbir Raza from Pakistan.

I am a little business man in Pakistan and want to move there.

@tradershcs

Hello and welcome !

Do you want to do business in Netherlands or find a job ?

Regards

Bhavna

Hi everyone,

My name is Sruthi Devaraju. I am originally from India, and I’m currently completing the final year of my Master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Planning here in Italy.

I am planning a move to the Netherlands soon to take the next step in my career, and I’m really excited about the country's incredible approach to urban design and sustainability.

I would love to connect with fellow expats, locals, or anyone in the design/planning community. If you have any tips on navigating the housing market or networking in the Dutch architecture sector, please feel free to reach out!

Looking forward to connecting,

Sruthi

@Julien

My name is Saurabh from India. I am working over here in IT firm. Looking for opportunities to move over there with family .also looking for opportunities for business as well

@saurabhbanerjee313

Why the Netherlands?

@Julien

Hello, I'm Julio, an American living in Europe and the UK since 2014. I just received my DAFT visa and resident permit for NL and am transitioning from London to Amsterdam. I can move quite easily and more quickly than my partner since I am self-employed, but they are now looking for work in Holland. So it's difficult navigating on that personal level and also logistically because I am choosing to spend months at a time until the permanent move (once they get a job). Housing is challenging already, and looking for short-term stays is even trickier. I feel lucky to have already been granted the visa. Thanks for the warm welcome to this community. I have already gotten a lot out of it. Much appreciated!

Hello Julio,

Welcome to Expat.com 😀

If you have not already, I recommend having a look at our guide: Living in the Netherlands: the ultimate expat guide. It covers many practical aspects of the move and everyday life that you may find useful.

And if you have questions about a specific topic, do not hesitate to start a new discussion on the Netherlands forum. Our members will be happy to share their experiences and advice.

Since your partner is job hunting, it may also be worth creating a CV in the job in the Netherlands section of the site to increase visibility with potential employers.

Wishing you both all the best with this new chapter, and I look forward to seeing you around!

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team