Introduction Many companies in the Netherlands attract employees from abroad. In our daily practice we see that for some companies it is difficult to offer a salary range that is sufficient for the cost of living in the Netherlands. In […]
Category: Living in the Netherlands
Working from abroad with a Dutch residence permit
The trend of temporarily working from abroad is definitely there. As an employer you can decide on whether and how to facilitate this for your employees. It might be a good idea to make agreements with your employee in advance. […]
A relocation from Iran to Amsterdam
Mohammad is a 30 year old man from Teheran, Iran. He moved to the Netherlands at the end of April after he found a job at an online bank in Amsterdam. Among the nationalities that we service, the Iranian is […]
A relocation to the Netherlands
Background of the relocation Chukwunasa and his wife lived in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to Amsterdam in April 2021. Chukwunasa accepted a job in Amsterdam and was very excited to move. This article is about their relocation. First step; the immigration […]
(Don’t) Be DAFT!
The benefits of the Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) for US nationals moving to the Netherlands Are you a citizen of the USA? Are you considering moving to the Netherlands? Would you consider starting a business or leading a business […]
Dutch health insurance in COVID-19 times
Everybody who lives and works in the Netherlands needs to have a Dutch health insurance. Whereas the basic insurance is compulsory, it is up to you to decide on the additional insurances. You may check this earlier blog on health […]
99 days left for a Brexit deal
The negotiations between the EU and the UK to come to a deal have come in a crucial stage. With just 99 days to go before 2021 starts there is not much time left to conclude a Brexit deal. BBC’s […]
Face masks in the Netherlands
Face masks in the Netherlands In some countries it has become quite normal to wear face masks when out in public. However, face masks in the Netherlands are not (yet) very commonly worn. The face mask is currently only mandatory […]
Plans to re-open the Netherlands after smart lockdown
On Wednesday, May 6, Prime Minister Rutte and health minister De Jonge announced the government’s roadmap to gradually re-open the Netherlands. The basic measures will remain The following basic measures will remain unchanged and will form part of the so-called […]
Corona Covid-19 in the Netherlands update
More patients have become infected with the corona covid-19 virus recently. The numbers are still relatively low, however this may change. The Netherlands has a structure in place in which doctors, laboratories and Municipal Public Health Service (GGD) all work […]



