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Housing

Demand for housing is high and it can take a long time to find a place. Start your search early. Find out more about the housing situation.
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Education and childcare

Parents and children are generally well supported. The Dutch have a good education system and many international schools to choose from. Find out about the different childcare benefits.
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Healthcare and insurance

Dutch healthcare is accessible to everyone. All citizens who live and work in the Netherlands must have basic health insurance and must register with a GP.
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Taxes and Finance

The tax system in a new country can be confusing. The Dutch system is largely digitalised, but your first return is done through the M-form. Read more about the tax system.
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Language and culture

Learning Dutch and about the culture can help you navigate the day-to-day and increase your job opportunities. There are different ways to learn Dutch.
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Work life

Quality of life is high in the Netherlands and this is closely linked to work-life balance. Find out about work culture and its effect on health and happiness.
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Survey about the 30% ruling

Employees who come from abroad to work in the Netherlands often receive compensation for costs incurred while living outside their...
bank holidays

Spring Public Holidays

Most of the public holidays in the Netherlands are during the Spring. Most of these are Christian holidays, but people...
woman with calculator and laptop

Survey about the 30% ruling

Employees who come from abroad to work in the Netherlands often receive compensation for costs incurred while living outside their...
bank holidays

Spring Public Holidays

Most of the public holidays in the Netherlands are during the Spring. Most of these are Christian holidays, but people...