Josh
@3Josh
American expat in the Netherlands
Forum posts
98
About me
American
Lives in Amsterdam, North Holland, Neth
Speaks English natively, I can get by in Japanese, and I'm currently learning Dutch (basic at this point)
Registration: 11 March 2022
Road safety in the Netherlands by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Netherlands as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
Every Dutch vehicle driver is almost certainly also a cyclistYeah, aside from the truly amazing infrastructure for cyclists and thoughtful design of streets for traffic calming purposes, this is definitely the core of why cyclists are so safe around ... Read More
Which mobile network and why? by PaxNL
Hi,I'd like to hear from others who have relocated, on how and why you chose the mobile network / contract you did, and if you are happy with your choice (now presumably down the line)?I am investigating which cellular provider to go with, ...
When I moved here a few years back, I got a Lebara pre-paid SIM and then converted that number over to KPN. I think the number of phone calls I make in a given month is in the single digits, but data service seems to work pretty well in NL/rest of ... Read More
Inquiry About Seasonal Work Opportunities in the Netherlands by Aymen Ferjani
Hello everyone,I hope this message finds you well. I am currently exploring seasonal work opportunities in the Netherlands and would love to hear from anyone with experience in this area. Specifically, I'm interested in:Types of seasonal jobs ...
Hi Aymen- thanks for your question. I might suggest checking out the recently posted new guides for the Netherlands as a place to start. There's also a lot of other threads out there with people asking similar questions that you can check out. ... Read More
Personal recommendations for a tax / finance advisor by FoggyEthan
I'm looking for personal recommendations for an advisor who can work with us on the tax and financial issues for retirees from the USA. It's complicated by my being a US/IT dual citizen, and having to figure out the regulations of both countries ...
I've used Krozel Capital a few times and they are pretty good. I can't speak to their financial planning/advice dept (separate from taxation), and I don't know if they handle tax filing/advice outside the US although they seem to know what's ... Read More
Can I work remotely in the Netherlands for a US-based company? by ehanmil
(first of all, wow it was incredibly difficult to figure out how to post a question on this site! anyone else have this problem?) Hi! I'm hoping to move to the NL with my boyfriend, who will be attending a Master's program there starting ...
@Kkwardyyq Hi- it doesn't look like she's been active on the site in quite some time. You should consider PM'ing her or posting a new thread. Thanks. Read More
Marriage/ Wedding Amsterdam by RM9
Hello, me and my partner (both UK citizens living in the UK) have booked to get married in Amsterdam next June. I understand there are legal processes to this, but I have read that one of you have to be dutch or living in the Netherlands, otherwise ...
I think it's pretty unlikely from the links that Cynic posted that two non-citizen, non-residents would be able to marry in the Netherlands, but definitely contact the authorities ASAP to try to run down all the possibilities. Read More
Becoming a Dutch citizen abroad through the option procedure by newrt
is there anyone here with a Dutch mother who met the conditions for the option procedure and then found out how to get from the Dutch govt. a copy of their mothers passport, and, certificates of nationality for when she left the Netherlands and at ...
I'm assuming that you are required to provide the documents in question. The Dutch government will have records of your mother having a passport but they won't have an active copy of it (and all stamps, etc, which I'm assuming they'd want?). If you ... Read More
KM / HSM visa processing timeline @IND by irinapuppet
Just wonder if anyone has experienced similar application recently @ IND for HSM?how long did it take for you from application to IND's approval?kuz mine said IND aimed to process it within 2 weeks and just before the 2 weeks period, my employer got ...
Hi Wilson- thanks for your post. The original poster was asking about the Highly Skilled Migrant visa, which to my knowledge doesn't utilize the MVV since the person in question is recruited from and hired overseas, so they get their visa within ... Read More
Americans Buying Property in Netherlands by Zemsadventures
Hi All, My husband and I are considering buying a house in the Netherlands as an investment and in preparation for our eventual move and relocation to the NL in 2 years or so. We were interested in finding any additional information from Americans ...
Hi, this thread is from 3 years ago and the original poster hasn't been on the site in 4 years. Sending them a private message might help getting their attention if they have any updates.I can tell you as an American who owns property in the NL the ... Read More
Can I get a mortgage in Japan as a US Citizen? by VIP-Member
I am on SSDI, and I'd like to move to japan for part-time opportunities.How can I make a Mortgage work?I want to buy cheaply.I am in the range of around 1,000 USD per month. maybe up to 1,500 USD pr month.
Hi- thanks for your post. You almost certainly need to have some ties to Japan prior to getting a mortgage. While foreigners (without a visa) can purchase real estate in the country, in order to get money from a bank you need a spousal visa, long ... Read More
Living cost by gsb488
I will probably do an exchange program for 6 months in netherlands and I have 2 options: living in Breda or living in Sittard. Which of them has the highest living cost? How was your experience living in this cities? It is very important to me.
Yeah, I don't have much visibility into it personally but it's probably a toss-up. Sittard is smaller, but Breda is practically a commuter town for Rotterdam. I think housing costs for all of the Netherlands are still not great generally. I'd ... Read More
Moving from the UK to live with my Dutch partner by shannonkpatrick
Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice. I'm in the process of waiting for my documents to be legalised in the UK before my Dutch partner and I can complete the application for a residence permit for partner. Does anyone know what happens ...
Hi, thanks for your post. Not really sure exactly what your question is here, but generally whatever the IND says can be trusted (and certainly more trusted than advice from the internet). If your question is whether you have to leave the ... Read More
Living in the UK, moving to Netherlands, working for a German company by ellipriesen
hello I am a bit overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. I am German, but I am living and working in the UK. We are moving to the Netherlands and the company I work for would like to keep me, but have asked me to be self employed as they ...
If you are a German citizen you have the right to live and work anywhere in the EU. You might need to work as a contractor. You might want to check with a tax expert on this because the Dutch are somewhat itchy about people claiming to be ... Read More
Living in the Netherlands with Malta work visa/Residency permit by Hestia Bekker
Hi,The company I work for started an office in Malta (registered the company there) and I need to immigrate. But my work requires me to travel. Can I live in The Netherlands and spend the required days to maintain my visa in Malta?Will it be ...
Hi- thanks for your questions. To my knowledge, if you aren't an EU citizen, having a work visa for one EU country doesn't give you the right to live/work in another EU country. Thanks. Read More
Partner Visa - UK to Netherlands by esmeeem
Hi all,I've reached out to a couple of Law firms and the IND, yet in the mean time I wanted to see if anyone has any advice or has been in a similar situation. My British partner and I (Dutch) are unmarried, but in a long-term relationship of 4+ ...
Hi- thanks for your message. It doesn't sound like anyone else has immediate insight into your sitation and it definitely seems like the IND has some pretty specific standards for income requirements when sponsoring a partner (see this link if you ... Read More
Spouse eligibility for the 30% ruling by eternalfool
I'm currently in the process of relocating to the Netherlands, and have already applied for visas for both myself and my spouse. Concurrently, my spouse is also seeking employment opportunities in the Netherlands.This situation raises a question ...
You aren't eligible for the 30% rule if you already reside in the Netherlands. I believe what your quote refers to is that if you previously lived in the Netherlands you may qualify for the 30% ruling after you've been away from the Netherlands for ... Read More
Work as consultant for US company on Spouse visa by unitedreds13
Hello everyone, I am moving in with my spouse who is on Highly skilled migrant visa working in the Netherlands. I have the work permit which states "work freely permitted". My current employer in the US wants to hire me as a consultant. I am trying ...
Hi- thanks for your question. There's a number of threads on the site about people working in the Netherlands as a consultant for a company outside the Netherlands, so I'd recommend reading through those threads. According to IND, if your spouse is ... Read More
HOUSING? OH MY!! by titienvogue
I have been in the Netherlands for one year and still looking for a suitable apartment for my family of 3 in Zwolle. We have registered with both public and private housing agents. While the public ones...keep stringing us along for months ..the ...
I've only been in the NL for a few years now and can echo most of what Becka said. When I first got here I had a private housing search company working with me but they also said that I need to do a lot of active searching myself and they would help ... Read More
Taxation UD real estate by opasquier
I am a US citizen looking to move to the Netherlands. I will not be considered under the 30% ruling so will be a Dutch tax resident. I own real estate property in the US and I understand I will need to report this on my taxes (Box 3). However, it is ...
Hi- thanks for your post.You are a Dutch tax resident if you live in the Netherlands for more than half the year, whether or not you have the 30% ruling. But the good news is tax treaties protect people from double-taxation when it comes to real ... Read More
Neurodivergent diagnosis transfer? by mothmortician
My spouse and I are currently going through the diagnosis process to be diagnosed for neurodiversities. We know, and everyone else knows that we are neurodivergent, but we, unfortunately, need a doctor to validate it and then we can get help. My ...
Yeah, Can't speak specifically about this diagnosis but when I came over my doc used some of my diagnoses basically as a head start, you might still need to go through some testing but if you have the paperwork to give them there will hopefully be ... Read More
Just for fun: Food culture in the Netherlands by Diksha
Hello everyone, We all know Dutch food tastes great. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Share with us your unique food experience as an expat. 1. Name 3 best well-known Dutch street foods according to you. 2. Which are some unusual dishes ...
I've only had kapsalon a few times but it's an amazing addition to Dutch cuisine, and the story is great too. It's called kapsalon because there was a hair stylist that kept going to this kebab place and would ask for a custom dish...other people ... Read More
Visa requirements of Netherlands by Saliths23
Hai , i am planning to move Netherlands for work . Right now i am doing my study programme in belgium . My visa is expired on october 2023 in Belgium and waiting for the renewal. Now i am staying in Belgium on extension letter. I am holding an ...
i am entitled for 30% ruling? You need a residency first -@GuurlAs Cynic said you need to be recruited from 150km or more away. One isn't 'entitled' to the 30% ruling - if you are recruited from abroad AND you meet the other conditions AND the ... Read More
Self Employed Tax Rates by lukecm24
Hi, I am soon to be living with my Dutch partner in Amsterdam. I will continue working all over the world and back in the UK on various contracts operating through my LTD company which is UK-based. As far as my understanding goes I will continue to ...
Thanks for your question. Questions on tax is probably not something you are going to get a qualified answer to here. Cynic mentioned several resources in this thread and it's generally recommended to talk to a tax professional instead of trusting ... Read More
Work permit netherlands from another EU country by deepsingh15845
I am working in malta on work permit, non EU citizen. I found a job in Amsterdam. Do my employer has to register vacancy with UWV? In order to apply for work permit (GVVA)Thanks
I do not know what kind of job the person writing this thread was offered ... but he definitely can't work here legally without having a knowledge migrant visa. Pretty sure there's other employment visa options out there available other than ... Read More
Coming next week to Amsterdam by Mu88
Hi All,I am planning to move to the Netherlands and in order to decide I will come next week to stay for couple of days in Amsterdam and see around. Anyone is available next Wednesday or Thursday coffee and a chat?best,Mu
@Mu88 ahh okay. Personally I'd much rather it be cold enough so that it snows than being just above freezing and rainy, which is apparently what Amsterdam winter is lately (it's only my second winter here). But you'll get a good taste of it ... Read More
Coming next week to Amsterdam by Mu88
Hi All,I am planning to move to the Netherlands and in order to decide I will come next week to stay for couple of days in Amsterdam and see around. Anyone is available next Wednesday or Thursday coffee and a chat?best,Mu
Well, now is a pretty good time of year to visit- if you can experience some wind, cold, and rain, that's probably the worst of Netherlands winter. There's plenty of info in the guides and forums, feel free to post in the forum. Read More
Moving to the Netherlands from the UK by aidenhawkins
Hi There,I wondered if somebody could help fill in some questions for me. I'm interested in Moving from the UK but with Brexit changes, Visas' and never having moved country before I wouldn't know where to start!I've worked in the IT field for 6~ ...
Hi - thanks for your question. The short answer is from your brief description you'll almost certainly need a visa sponsor. See these NL gov't pages for more info (UK specific, work visas).However, I've known a ton of UK citizens that had ties in ... Read More
Recent applications for Verification against EU Law by greecegowda
Hi all, Has anybody applied for verification against EU law in the last 6-8 months and if so, how long did the IND take to make a decision? My application process started in August and there are only 10 days left in the decision period. I haven't ...
Hi, thanks for your question-I think generally you can file an appeal (put IND in default) if they don't answer you within the stated time. The process is outlined here. Read More
Documents needed for a Dutch mortgage
I'm going to be in the market for buying a place soon, and have done a lot of research comparing how the Dutch system works compared to the US one. Unfortunately most websites out there basically just say 'you apply for the mortgage, give them ... Read More
Newby - Some questions! by tanaturnbull
Hi everyone! Newby here - already an ex-pat - in the US (UK and Australian Dual Citizen). Wondering how / if I can legally work for my US based company, who have an office in the netherlands without a visa for under 3 months? And if not - how easy ...
Unless it's your company (you own it), you'll want to talk to your company's HR dept to see if they are cool with it. Even if it's 100% legal, many companies don't want to deal with the paperwork headaches or other problems associated with this sort ... Read More
Work in NL without contract and bsn by mimi98smile
Hello there, I would like to just inform.I came to Netherlands via agency, and I might to start work on Wednesday 10th, however I don't have got contract yet, I'm going to get it after I receive BSN number, but agency gave me date on 10th January ...
You can't legally work for a Dutch company without a BSN number and depending on your citizenship without a visa. Read More
Best websites to search for rentals in Amsterdam by jenblackjenblack
Hi all,I'm Jennifer and my professor husband and I are thinking of taking his sabbatical year in Amsterdam 2024-25. Curious about the best websites to start researching rentals. Any advice welcome! Thanks..Jennifer
Hi Jennifer-I’d recommend Pararius and Funda. Read More
Teaching Opportunity by subaitazubair1983
I have Doctorate and Master of Philosophy in Anthropology, and Master of Science in Psychology from Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan. I am seeing any part time or permanent position as Visiting Assistant Professor, Regular, Assistant ...
Hi-Your best bet is to check career pages for the various schools/LinkedIn/various professional associations.One thing to note is there’s been rumblings in the Dutch gov’t lately about reducing or eliminating English language ... Read More
Wanting to relocate to LA from UK (advice needed) by lukemanganwork
Hello there fellow LA expats and/or LA localsMy name is Luke and I am wanting to relocate to LA from UK and this is my one and only goal. I will be considering any and all avenues to achieve the goal as a result- It's Plan A or Plan A! My itinerary: ...
Hi Luke, welcome to the forum. I lived in California (but not LA) for quite some time and have been to LA several times and did some research on living there as well. I don' t mean to dissuade you but the two main problems for you living and working ... Read More
Filipinos in Eindhoven by nejibmarieme
Hi, I just moved to Eindhoven 6 months ago. Are there any Filipinos in Eindhoven preferably women huhu I’ve been missing home and couldn’t find any friends here :) hay
Hi- there's an existing Filipino community thread you can read/comment on. Just note that many of those people may not be active on the site any longer. Enjoy! Read More
US Car insurance, now living in Germany by lespaul00
Hello everyone! My wife and I moved from Houston, TX USA to Mannheim, Germany earlier this year - it's been great so far! I am on a 4 year assignment for work, then we will move back (somewhere) in the US. So, we still own our home in ...
However, I maintained my same exact home insurance converage on the home. Is there a better / cheaper insurance coverage for a home you have tenants living in who have their own coverage?I'm in a very similar situation, and you should really have ... Read More
Admission or Job guidance by subaitazubair1983
Greetings everyone!Well I have a Doctorate and Master of Philosophy in Anthropology, Master of Science in Psychology.I am seeking admission in any masters (1 or 2 years) degree in sociology or gender studies in Netherlands. I wish to know which ...
@3Josh wow and I am from Pakistan Ku Leuven admission will open this October 13. I am also checking University of Amsterdam. Any suggestion? -@subaitazubair1983I honestly don't have much insight into the schools here. I can tell you that ... Read More
Admission or Job guidance by subaitazubair1983
Greetings everyone!Well I have a Doctorate and Master of Philosophy in Anthropology, Master of Science in Psychology.I am seeking admission in any masters (1 or 2 years) degree in sociology or gender studies in Netherlands. I wish to know which ...
There was just a piece on this on the Dutch News podcast (which everyone interested in the Netherlands should listen to anyway). They were saying at about the 40 minute mark of the podcast that Groningen and Maastricht Universities are both pretty ... Read More
TBC Test after 2.5 Years in NL by thenewguest
Hi,I've been in the Netherlands for about 2.5 years and I recently heard from a friend of mine who came from the same country that I was supposed to take a TBC test.I haven't gone through it and I made an appointment with GGD as soon as I heard the ...
Hi, thanks for your post.I'm not an immigration expert, but I'd think if the IND is saying you don't need to take it, you don't need to take it. Feel free to take it and hold on to it as evidence that you took it, but I don't think they need ... Read More
Looking for Scottish people in Nl by darren2409a
Hello everyone,I'm looking to meet new people .Am I at the correct place ?
Scottish people use "NI" to mean "Northern Ireland", not The Netherlands. So I would say not. You need the Northern Ireland forum. And that would turn it into something of a difficult question... -@trondranorquoyIt's a ... Read More
Evolution of banking services in the Netherlands by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
IDEAL is so much more secure for buying things online than what we have back in the States. Last time I visited the States I got really annoyed by having to enter my credit card details when ordering something online. Ideal is going to be the basis ... Read More
How long does it take to process my mvv by hilarympezeni70
I would like to know how long it takes for DUO to give an an answer on the MVV?
I believe they should give you a timeline for when to expect a decision. From this thread, you can contact IND directly for more information. https://ind.nl/en/service-contact/contact-with-ind Read More
Can 30% Ruling be extended if stayed Out of Netherlands by sandeepstar4
I have a 30% Ruling document starting from June 2018. But was away from Netherlands for a year. Is it now possible to reapply and extend by 30% for an year?
Per the Dutch Gov't (from this link), it doesn't look like you can extend or re-apply. Read More
Germany Traffic Ticket by vineethr2k
Hello,I recently received a red light violation fine from Cologne, Germany. The incident occurred in June, and in July, I received a letter from Köln Stadt with a picture of me driving the car and passing the traffic light. The letter stated ...
I just threw it away and never heard from them again.Yeah, I wouldn't go that far. I'd probably pay the fine, not send them my license, and then just not go back to Germany for at least a month. Read More
Visa facilitation and verification against eu law by Adem27
Hi All!Me (Bulgarian living in the Netherlands) and my girlfriend (Turkish and currently in Turkey) are together for 3 months right now. We are planning to live together in the Netherlands.Please correct me if I am wrong but to do that, what we ...
The Dutch immigration site has a whole section on gaining a residence permit for your partner. I hope this helps! Read More
30% rule master degree by chris359
Hello people, I was hired from abroad and I will be start working in the Netherlands from the 1st of October. However I did my master's in the Netherlands so I had an address and BSN, I left Utrecht at the end of June but I have never deregister ...
Yeah, your situation looks like a grey zone and none of us are going to be able to tell. Your employer needs to file the 30% ruling thing, and its a very good idea that you explain that situation to them so they know going in instead of it being an ... Read More
I need information about Hollande by giovannipersiane4192
I lives in italy with my family I have carta di soggiorno euCan i work in Hollande with It.thank you
If you are an Italian (EU) citizen, you can live and work in the Netherlands. Here's some more info on that from the IND. Read More
Reliable Internet providers in the Netherlands Question by ubiq1er
Hi to all,I will soon have subscribe for an Internet Box Package in Amsterdam (apartment, 3 students).Just the Internet, no TV.100 Mbps would be enough.Just for 12 months.Which providers should I investigate first ? (reasonable price, good support ...
I think Ziggo is really common, but sometimes has some brief outages. I have KPN fiber and it works really well. Some of it depends on what is available in your building. Read More
English speaking jobs. Sales / sales consultant by nakogulan
Hi allAny english speaking community in this whos looking for jobs in netherlands.. pls add me in..Thanks & Regards
The Netherlands is very English friendly in general, but most of the jobs that are English-ONLY are high skill jobs working for multinational companies with European HQs in Amsterdam and maybe jobs with international organizations in The Hague. Just ... Read More
School in Groningen by inara ushk
Hi everyone.☀️we will be in Groningen in a few months. We have two children - 7 and 1.7 years old.☺️could you help me choose a school?What schools are there and how much do they cost? we are interested in schools in ...
Hi Inara- Welcome! I'm not super-familiar with K-12 schools in the Netherlands, but Groningen is a really nice town. If you are going to be there for work, you might want to ask the HR department there if they have any recommendations. Groningen's ... Read More
Residents Permit in Netherlands 🇳🇱 by diago0995
Where do you start from when you need a resident permit in Netherland and is there any NGO whose helps in that.
Hi- thanks for your posts.There's an article on Dutch visas here: https://www.expat.com/en/guide/europe/netherlands/11350-visas-to-the-netherlands.htmlThere's also a lot on the official Dutch immigration website: https://ind.nl/en/residence-permitsI ... Read More
Gluten free restaurants in Leiden area? by carorueil
Hi there,We're staying in Leiden for a few weeks this summer. As I can't eat gluten, I've been trying to source restaurants where we can meet up with friends/family in Leiden area.. I've searched on Dutch coeliac websites but there's not a lot of ...
Hi, thanks for your post. I generally don't see allergen listings on websites as much as I do actual menus at the restaurant itself. I googled "gluten free leiden restaurants" and it gave me a number of helpful ... Read More
working in the netherlands - better to live in B or in NL? by fredo_c
Hello,I've just contracted a job in the Netherlands.I'm living in Belgium but I will need anyhow to move closer to the Netherlands'border.I was wondering iif it would make more sense to set-up in the Netherlands or stay in Belgium1- from a financial ...
Hi, thanks for your post.I can't really speak a lot about the differences between Belgium and Netherlands, but one thing you are definitely going to want to look at, or ask, with regard to your new employer is if they have any limitations on where ... Read More
List price, actual price? by peppelist
Hello community!I hope you are doing great! I am looking to move to the Netherlands in 2024, set a budget for the rent of €1500 pm. Speaking with some relocation agencies, they told me that the budget is too low, I won’t be able to find ...
@3Josh thanks for your reply. So what you are saying is that properties listed on Funda for €1400 are actually rented for more? -@peppelistThey can be. I haven't seen it personally, but I was turned down once or twice for apartments when I was ... Read More
List price, actual price? by peppelist
Hello community!I hope you are doing great! I am looking to move to the Netherlands in 2024, set a budget for the rent of €1500 pm. Speaking with some relocation agencies, they told me that the budget is too low, I won’t be able to find ...
Hi, thanks for your question. The market for apartment rentals in Amsterdam is extremely competitive for a number of reasons-There's a lot of people getting relocated into Amsterdam and to other cities in the Netherlands due to favorable income tax ... Read More
Italian, UK resident, planning to occaitonally work in NL by Luke Griffith
Hi. I am trying to figure out what are the Dutch rules for my situation.I live in the UK, where I'm resident and tax payer, and I am Italian (Italian passport).I am planning to come occasionally to Amsterdam in order to perform some workshops ...
Hi, welcome and thanks for your question. If you receive income in the Netherlands, you have to pay tax in the Netherlands. There's more info here. Read More
Change of Residency by Monochrome1
Hello, me and my partner came to the Netherlands in late 2021 via verification against EU law as boyfriend and girlfriend, we met in Early 2020. I lived in the Turkish part of Cyprus which is not EU and she lived in EU Cyprus. She is a EU citizen ...
Hi- sorry to hear about your situation. It looks like the IND site has a web page specifically for this issue, however it looks like your relationship would need to be over, plus you'd need to have enough income to live independently. If you are ... Read More
Bringing my car from US to NL by Gonzo_hen_hao
I've tried googling for this info, but am more confused.I'm researching whether or not to bring a car with me when I relocate to Amsterdam for ~16 months. I've owned the car for 10 years and it's been insured the entire time. I own the care outright ...
I can't speak to customs charges for importing a car, but given that you'll be in Amsterdam, unless you are going to be living in a very inconvenient place, you should strongly consider not bringing your car. Mass transit in the Netherlands in ... Read More
General Aviation by Gonzo_hen_hao
My family and I will be moving to Amsterdam in June, 2024. We are from San Francisco, CA.I am a private pilot with an instrument rating. I would like to fly in Amsterdam during the 16 months we will be there. Are there any pilots on this forum who ...
Hi- I'm not a pilot, but I tracked down some info that might be helpful regarding different flight clubs and what license you'd need to fly inside the EU. Hope this helps! Read More
German job seeker's visa to Netherlands work permit? by bhoomit14
I have a German job seeker's visa. Can I look for a job in the Netherlands and get it converted to a work permit once I find a job without company sponsorship?
Hi there.Visas from other countries might allow you to legally move freely within the Schengen Zone, but From my reading of the IND document regarding working in the Netherlands that visa would be specifically for Germany and doesn't carry over to ... Read More
Spouse eligibility for the 30% ruling by eternalfool
I'm currently in the process of relocating to the Netherlands, and have already applied for visas for both myself and my spouse. Concurrently, my spouse is also seeking employment opportunities in the Netherlands.This situation raises a question ...
It says you have to be recruited from outside the Netherlands. If she gets a job while outside the Netherlands and she meets the other requirements for the 30% ruling (and her company is willing to offer it), there's no reason why she wouldn't be ... Read More
Are down payments in rental before a contract normal? by Sergiu120
Hello everyone, I am looking for an apartment in rotterdam and an agency asked for a down payment so that the landlord can accept or reject us and money will be refunded unless we cancel. I viewed this apartment personally, I sent them documents and ...
Hi- thanks for your question. I don't really have any specifics on this, but I think asking for a non-trivial amount of money before there's a contractual relationship does sound sketchy. I know there's some apartment advice sites/orgs out there ... Read More
Spouse eligibility for the 30% ruling by eternalfool
I'm currently in the process of relocating to the Netherlands, and have already applied for visas for both myself and my spouse. Concurrently, my spouse is also seeking employment opportunities in the Netherlands.This situation raises a question ...
Yup, this link says explicitly that you can only get the 30% ruling if you were recruited from outside the Netherlands (and there's specific distance requirements for that as well). Read More
Facilitation Visa by Thomas32
Good evening. I'm an EU member, living and working in the Netherlands. Recently I got married with my non EU wife in her country and we applied for facilitation visa following exactly the requirements from the website of IND. Now we appealed with an ...
Welcome to the forum! I don't have any specific information on that, but there's been a number of other threads on Facilitation visas over the last several years that you can search for. Thanks. Read More
Lending money to family - tax implications by tapu90
Hello all, I would like to lend some money to a family member (specifically my sister) to buy a house/first property. I have been living in the Netherlands for a bit over 2 years now and am working here but my sister still lives in Balkan, where I ...
On top of what Cynic said, many countries have tax differences for a first home vs a rental home, so your sister should also consult a tax professional in her country because she'll likely need to file her taxes differently. Read More
Car spare parts by sergenaksu
Hello,Where to buy auto spare parts (for Ford) in Amsterdam? I'm going to go for a touristic trip and I'd like to buy some pieces while I'm gone.
If you are looking to buy Ford parts in Amsterdam, note that they might not have parts for your specific car because many cars aren't sold in one country that are sold in others. That being said, I googled for (auto onderdelen amsterdam ford) and ... Read More
Can I work remotely in the Netherlands for a US-based company? by ehanmil
(first of all, wow it was incredibly difficult to figure out how to post a question on this site! anyone else have this problem?) Hi! I'm hoping to move to the NL with my boyfriend, who will be attending a Master's program there starting ...
Hi, it doesn't look like Jennifer has been on the site for a good 4 months now so perhaps PMing her might work, but don't count on a reply. It's best to contact the Dutch authorities about this, and there's some good info in the Expat Guide. Thanks. Read More
Your first days in your home in the Netherlands by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in the Netherlands? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in ...
I was really lucky that I got a lot of help from my company, friends, and coworkers. Being an American, there's been a lot of adjustment in my expectations (big, well-appointed apartments are fairly standard there). It took me quite a while to find ... Read More
WORKING IN NETHERLAND FROM AFRICA by mwolekaegifrid47
Hello, i am from Tanzania , Africa with diploma in Information Technology (IT) I Wish to work and live in Netherlands, does my diploma support me? What are requirements needed to get a job there? Its too complicated to apply here, any job is ...
Welcome! There's plenty of information in the Netherlands Guide regarding working here:https://www.expat.com/en/guide/europe/netherlands/11349-work-in-the-netherlands.html Read More
👉The Expat Lounge (the place to be on the Netherlands forum)👈 by Mickael
Hello everyone and hope you are well. I would like to introduce to you our new free expression thread: The Expat Lounge for the Netherlands forum.Here you can talk about everything you want. Talk about your passion (sport, movies, arts, dancing, ...
What did everyone do over the holiday? I'm not particularly religious and I'm still fairly new to the Netherlands, so I've been trying to travel when I can on the weekends. I tell myself its so I can practice my almost-nonexistent Dutch, but I still ... Read More
Looking for an apartment for rent in Zwolle by titienvogue
Hello, I am just moving to The Netherlands.. and we are looking for an apartment to rent in Zwolle area. We are a family of three. I will appreciate recommendations please
This site is pretty good for non-Dutch speakers:https://www.pararius.com/apartments/zwolleAnd there's also funda.nl which is definitely usable with Google Translate. Read More
Opgaaf Wereldinkomen box 3 specification for non-residents / diplomats by mjsp
I moved to NL during 2019 and I was requested to fill in the Opgaaf Wereldinkomen form due to me claiming Kinderopvangtoeslag as my kids go to the day care. My wife and I are not liable for tax on box 3 income (spouse is diplomatic and I benefit ...
Thanks for the followup! Valuable information. Read More
30% ruling and BSN by manfredimartorana
Hi,I was hired by a Dutch company while residing and working in Italy. However, the company now requires me to provide a BSN to finalize the working contract, which I don't possess as a resident of Italy.I am interested in obtaining the 30% ruling, ...
Hi, welcome! I can't speak specifically to the BSN issue. In my personal experience, I got and signed my work contract prior to getting a BSN. In regards to the 30% ruling, there's a number of specific requirements for it which you can find below. ... Read More
Furniture for an unfurnished apartment by tomyoc
Hello friends,I've an Irish male who is moving to Amsterdam. I've just signed a lease for an apartment and move officially on 3rd Jan 2023 in which I'll also start work there in the city (international company so already working). Very excited to ...
You can also check out marketplaats.nl as well (delivery might be harder to come by) Read More
Facilitation Visa Rejected for No Purpose of Stay by arzubruhn
Hi,I applied for facilitation visa last week in Azerbaijan. I am from Azerbaijan and my spouse is German living in the Netherlands for +15 years. I added our marriage certificate (translated and apostilled), sponsor letter from him (showing his ...
I think as always, the best answer is to ask THEM what the problem is. Rightly or wrongly, there's a larger focus on people overstaying their visas these days. The Dutch government has been holding back approval on allowing even EU countries like ... Read More
Residence permit - Will they take photo of me? by kira60
I registered at IND for residence permit. Will they take photo of me, fingerprints, or just documents?
@kira60 I can't speak to how things might work if this is for an asylum/refugee issue, but when I went through my process for a work permit, the process went:1. Entrance stamp - received on arrival at Schiphol to prove that I came into the ... Read More
Can I work remotely in the Netherlands for a US-based company? by ehanmil
(first of all, wow it was incredibly difficult to figure out how to post a question on this site! anyone else have this problem?) Hi! I'm hoping to move to the NL with my boyfriend, who will be attending a Master's program there starting ...
From what I know, no matter where you live as an American or how much you earn, you need to pay taxes to America.- @PrimadonnaIf your tax home is not the United States and you don't make a ton of money (over $112K in 2022), one might qualify for the ... Read More
News about 30% ruling to be scrapped by d2e1
Hello, I am reading news about that 30% ruling decision which is about to be scrapped. I will move to NL in June as HSM with my family and this news really bothered me. Has anyone heard this or have idea possbility of happening of ...
From what I heard the 30% ruling was to because there's a lot of startup costs in moving to a new country, so this helps with those. And yes, I have some Dutch coworkers who aren't happy at all that they are in the same pay grade as me, and I get ... Read More
Moving to netherlands, thinking of affordable housin by That special someone
HeyI have had long time dream to move to netherlands. I have visited the place several times and i love the "athmosphere", architecture and people. Now i have decided that i move in summer. My plan was to move to amstedam. But i found out there ...
Is there any villages near amsterdam(45min distance). Would there be affordable housing? idont have to live in a city, if amsterdam is "close". Surely there must be some "sleepy" village where its esyer to get housing and prices arent that steepMy ... Read More
New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Netherlands forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Thanks for the warm welcome, Cheryl. It's actually my first time in Amsterdam proper, I flew through Schipol several years back on my way to visit a friend in France. Happy to help out in the Japan forum but it's been several years since ... Read More
Making new friends! :) by Guest49865
Hi everyone! I would like to make new friends and meet people who are living near Blaricum, Laren, Utrecht and Amsterdam as those cities are close to where I am currently living. Let's explore the Netherlands together on our free time! ...
Hi- I'm moving to Amsterdam next week, let me know if you want to explore. :) Read More
New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Netherlands forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi- I'm moving to Amsterdam later this month. I've lived overseas previously (Japan), so I'm looking forward to spending more time overseas, and especially getting to see more of Europe. I hope I can contribute my experiences on this ... Read More
London to Amsterdam - can i work remotely ? by micactrangmar
I am currently living in London and also currently working for a company based in London that has a 100% remote policy, meaning I can travel around as long as my working hours are not affected too much. Is it possible to move to Amsterdam for 3 ...
Do you know if I can live in Amsterdam yet work for a uk company remotely is possible even if I do get a visa?You also need to talk to your employer about this. Generally there's tax issues involved when working in a different country, so your ... Read More