expat survival guide.
Guide for you
wHAT IS the EXPAT SURVIVAL GUIDE?
The Expat Survival Guide assists your first essential steps: finding a home and job, organising permits, setting up finances and healthcare, and enrolling in education.
It offers practical information on getting started in the Netherlands and directs you to the people, companies and institutions that can help you along the way.
ENJOY living, working and studying in the Netherlands!
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Rooted in The Hague but extending far beyond the city, The Hague Justice Week takes place across multiple venues in The Hague, at partner locations...
On Thursday, 26 November 2026, Praat Nederlands Day is going national! International centres across the Netherlands are joining forces to encourage internationals to practise Dutch,...
The EURAXESS Career Ambassadors and the Career Ambassadors from Study in NL have joined forces in creating the podcast series ‘Navigating the Netherlands as an...
Rooted in The Hague but extending far beyond the city, The Hague Justice Week takes place across multiple venues in The Hague, at partner locations...
On Thursday, 26 November 2026, Praat Nederlands Day is going national! International centres across the Netherlands are joining forces to encourage internationals to practise Dutch,...
Helping you
We are helping expats in the Netherlands.
Moving abroad is an exhilarating, life-changing experience. That is, once the practical aspects are settled. It first can be a daunting process while you try building a new life in an unknown language and culture. Where do you begin?
Get started and check out all the regions in which we can help you, good luck!