
Habsburg Legal Services
Legal services for Expats and Migrants worldwide.
For help with immigration.
The specialist on nationality matters.
Repair of lost Dutch nationality.
Advice and assistance on taxes, start-ups and financial planning.
Support with caring for family abroad.
…and more…
Our Partners
UK Head Office / Everyone Worldwide
General and first queries here. English or Dutch preferred. Other languages welcome.
Please note that our modern and flexible team members work internationally and remotely and anyone anywhere in the world is welcome.
"Anything, Anywhere and Anytime..." (quote from 'Ninja Express')
Kris
Specialist Dutch Nationality Lawyer (nl: jurist)
Director / Senior Manager
Netherlands Nationality / Citizenship, NL immigration
Languages: NL, EN, DE, some TH, minimal FR, ES.
Located: United Kingdom, Netherlands and Vietnam
Marinka
Tax Lawyer (jurist), immigration and Startup/Business specialist
Head of Department
Senior Manager
Assisting freelancers, small start ups to the small multinationals. Marinka supervises our International Tax and Business Consultancy department.
Languages: NL, EN, some DE, minimal ES
Located: Netherlands, Portugal and Indonesia
Jordy
Employment, Tenancy and general Contract Lawyer (jurist)
Experienced in assisting expats and migrants in the Netherlands with labour, tenancy and business cases.
Languages: NL, EN
Located: Netherlands
Lou
Australian Migration and Citizenship Co-ordinator
Assisting navigating the migration process to Australia. She coordinates a dedicated team of experienced Australian Migration Agents and Lawyers.
Languages: NZ-EN and AU-EN
Located: Australia and Indonesia
Chloë
Dutch Nationality Jurist & Legal Research Specialist
Assisting with in-depth legal research and analysing objections reasons.
Languages: EN, NL, IT
Located: Denmark and Canada
Bianca
Dutch Language & Integration Teacher
Bianca helps you to prepare for Dutch language at A1, A2, B1, B2 or any desired level. Bianca has lots of experience preparing people for their Dutch integration exams (inburgeringsexamen or naturalisatietoets buitenland). For immigration or naturalisation language/test requirements there is no better private teacher.
Languages: NL, EN, some IT, AR
Located: Jordan
John
Specialist UK immigration and citizenship lawyer.
Spouse/partner visa, dependent family members, investor visas for high net worth individuals, EU Settlement Scheme, international adoption, complex immigration litigation, British citizenship including complex ancestral claims.
Languages: EN
Located: United Kingdom
Ton
Netherlands - (Legal) Representative
Need someone you can trust with your affairs? Ton is the man you can trust with your parents and/or property in the Netherlands.
- Life management support for private individuals.
- Support for elderly left behind (after migration children).
- Organisation of Aged Care
- Representing individuals with diminished capacities (POA).
- Advice and support on (living) wills / testaments NL
- Collection management (art, porcelain, archives, collector items)
Languages: NL, EN, DE, some FR
Located: Netherlands
Jason
Account Manager Currencies
Whether you are transferring money overseas for your new life in the sun, investing in high value goods or simply making regular international money transfers, Jason will help you achieve more for your money.
Languages: EN
Located: United Kingdom
Anton
Specialist Dutch Immigration Lawyer
(nl: advocaat)
Netherlands immigration
Languages: NL, EN
Located: Netherlands
Julien
Specialist Dutch Immigration Lawyer (nl: advocaat)
Netherlands immigration
Languages: NL, EN
Located: Netherlands
David
United States of America, Specialist in Immigration Law
US Immigration and Citizenship.
David is a member of the California Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association
Languages: NL, EN
Located: United States
Grant
Australia, Registered Migration Agent.
Australian Citizenship, Skilled Migration, Employer Nomination, Regional Sponsored, Partner visas, Business,Innovation and Investment, Skills Shortage, Students, etc
As Registered Migration Agents we act in accordance with the Code of Conduct as provided by the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA)
Languages: EN, some NL
Located: Australia
Happy John
Uganda, Immigration, business and not-for-profit specialist.
Languages: EN, SW
Located: Uganda
Orhan
Turkey, Lawyer - Immigration / Nationality / Business / IP / Real Estate
Languages: NL, TR, EN
Located: Turkey
Orhan is temporarily unavailable due to military service.
Blanca
Specialist Spanish immigration lawyer. Nationality law.
Spain immigration, nationality
Languages: EN, ES
Located: Spain
Silvio & team (in Malta)
Malta, immigration and nationality lawyers
Languages: MT, EN, NL
Located: Malta
Lisanne
Paralegal Dutch Nationality Law
(nl: jurist)
Netherlands Nationality / Citizenship, NL immigration
Languages: NL, EN, FR, DE, IT
Located: United Kingdom
Letícia and Richard
(Have recently stopped with this work and we are looking for new relocation specialists)
We support professional expats and immigrants, in their move to the Netherlands, and their first steps in the Netherlands. We can help with house hunting, checking rental contracts, getting utilities, required registrations, required health insurance, finding schools and/or nannies for children, a GP and more.
Netherlands Relocation services
Languages: NL, EN, ES, PT, PT-BR
Located: Netherlands
and more colleagues.... just ask us
News
- What you need to know about “false self-employment” in 2025False self-employment, or ‘schijnzelfstandigheid’ as it’s known in Dutch, is becoming increasingly significant in the Dutch labor market. It occurs when individuals are officially registered as self-employed (ZZP’ers – zelfstandige zonder personeel) but, in practice, function similarly to regular employees. Although this arrangement might initially appear attractive due to potential… Read more: What you need to know about “false self-employment” in 2025
- Some of our fees are changing in March and May 2025Our rates for new clients will change as of 15 March 2025.Our rates for current clients will change as of 15 May 2025. Unfortunately, this is necessary as our own operational costs have increased since 2023 due to the changing economy and government conditions within our field. With the higher… Read more: Some of our fees are changing in March and May 2025
- Dutch Tax Residency for migrants and immigrants explainedIt’s more than just the 183 days, it’s “all relevant facts and circumstances” People often assume that you are only a Dutch tax resident when you reside more than 183 days in the Netherlands, but determining whether you are a tax resident in the Netherlands can be surprisingly complex. Unlike… Read more: Dutch Tax Residency for migrants and immigrants explained
- Meet with Kris at PAN Amsterdam 2024Clients of Habsburg Legal Services who want to meet Kris can get free entry tickets to the PAN Amsterdam 2024, https://www.pan.nl. Please contact Kris directly for your tickets. If you are not yet a client then use our general contact form. Kris is again assisting his family and multitasking at… Read more: Meet with Kris at PAN Amsterdam 2024
- The Good, The Bad and the Unknown for South AfricansPlease note that the South African Constitutional Court will hear the citizenship court case on 05 November 2024 (notice of set-down). We expect it to be ratified at that moment, but we’ll only know it when we see this confirmed in writing. The Good NewsIf all goes as we wish… Read more: The Good, The Bad and the Unknown for South Africans
Some of our Services
Dutch nationality investigation.
Find out if you are still Dutch, or if the Netherlands government is correct and how to proof they are wrong. Find out which routes and possibilities to get the nationality back are open to you. If needed, get additional help with gathering the right evidence. Your nationality / citizenship is important and you want to be absolutely sure where you are at. Don't let misinformation and mistakes (by officials) stop you.
Dutch Nationality by Naturalisation.
Do you want to become Dutch, a valued citizen of the Netherlands? Do you need help with ensuring you are best prepared for your application? Do you have a less than regular background, situation, or just want peace of mind? We will assess you and help you prepare for the best possible outcome.
Dutch Verification against EU Law.
Are you a non-EU family member of an EU citizen and want to move (together) to the Netherlands? Are you married, have a registered partnership, or another kind of (informal) relationship? Have you cohabited together for at least three to six months before your planned move? Or are you a sister, brother, parent, who is financially or health wise dependent on the EU family member? We can assist in ensuring you have the best chances of an approval. It is best to start thinking and preparing more than 6 months ahead (if possible)..
Former Dutch national immigration return to Netherlands to get Nationality back.
Did you lose your Dutch nationality/citizenship without wanting this, or worse without realising this? Do you want to return? Were you born and raised in the Netherlands, or abroad? How can you return? What is this special return visa for former Dutch nationals? How does it work? And if I still don't qualify, what are the alternative routes back to the Netherlands, or getting my nationality back? These are complex matters and there is a myriad of possibilities and challenges. Talk to us to find out what can work for you. Let us help you prepare.
Netherlands Administration on Arrival.
Need help moving to the Netherlands? Find a home, flat, apartment, or even a room to rent. Want to buy a property? How to register yourself with the relevant authorities? How to move your household belongings from outside or inside the EU? What else needs to be done? We can assist you with answers to practical help organising your move.
Retrospective return of Dutch nationality, Tjebbes verdict / proportionality test (cheapest route).
Lost it, and want to become Dutch again? What is this court ruling about? Do I need to go to court to get my nationality back? Why does this look so easy? Why am I still being denied? Can I appeal the decision? How should I best prepare for this? Most applicants are denied because they relate to their Dutch bonds and evidence rather than the required EU bonds and evidence. Let us help you with answers and prepare you for a successful outcome.
UK, US, AU, TR, UG, ES, MT, etc. naturalisation Nationality / Citizenship applications. As well as immigration. (see main menu or contact us)
Wanting another nationality, or emigrate somewhere?
Our website list shows just some of the main nationalities and migration countries we can assist with. Behind the scenes we do lots more. And if we don't, we may know a nice professional colleague to refer you to. Just ask. We are here for all your expat and migrant needs and happy to help.