Employment for Expats

 

Expats are an essential component of the Dutch workforce. Expat Survival Guide assists you in your first essential steps in The Netherlands; including the most relevant information about “Employment for Expats”.

 

 

It’s always good to know that..:

 

  • The Dutch workforce is internationally oriented, highly educated and multilingual.

 

  • Unemployment is very low at this moment.

 

  • Demand for highly skilled workers remains high, and incentives for international employees include the 30 percent ruling tax benefit.

 

  • While it always helps to learn the language when settling in a new country – and will certainly do your job prospects no harm – you don’t necessarily need to be a fluent Dutch speaker to secure a role in the Netherlands.

 

  • There are no work restrictions for students who are EU/EEA/Swiss nationals.

 

  • It is standard practice to get extra wages as a ‘holiday allowance’ plus four weeks of paid leave.

 

  • It is common practice in the Netherlands for a fulltime employee to be entitled to approximately 25 holiday days per year in addition to Dutch public holidays.

 

  • Many international companies have headquarters in the Netherlands.

 

 

You can find the following subchapters & information about “Employment for Expats” in Expat Survival Guide 2025:

 

  • Work permit conditions
  • Applying for a work permit
  • Highly skilled migrants
  • Self-employed/entrepreneurs
  • Dutch American Friendship Treaty
  • Students
  • Working holiday schemes
  • Changing jobs
  • Contracts and employment law
  • Social Security
  • Voluntary work
  • Job hunting
  • Skills in demand
  • Cultural competency
  • Working with Agencies
  • The interview process
  • Culturally correct CVs

 

At “I am not a Tourist”, we’re passionate about helping expats thrive. Whether you’re brand new to the Netherlands or you’ve been here for a while, we’re here to help you make the most of your expat experience.

 

ENJOY living, working and studying in the Netherlands!