
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

Alexander
German Immigration Lawyer
Assisting with immigration to Germany.
Languages: DE and EN
Located in: Duitsland

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
- Dual Nationality Netherlands – Update January 2026
Last month we already heard that the political discussions on this topic hadn’t yielded many positive results. The coalition agreement text now presented regarding nationality is even more vague and diplomatic than before. Let’s be honest, it simply means there’s no agreement between the parties. It very likely means the… Read more: Dual Nationality Netherlands – Update January 2026 - Canada gives Citizenship to Lost Canadians
As of this Monday, 15 December 2025, Canada may extend citizenship to children born or adopted abroad to a Canadian parent also born outside the country. This is good news for some Dutch nationals with Canadian parents. And with this there could even be a claim under Canadian ancestry. However,… Read more: Canada gives Citizenship to Lost Canadians - 2025 Draft Proposal to Change the Dutch Nationality Law – published today!Let me start with a few frustrations about this newly released draft proposal. It proposes far more changes than the current government initially announced. Why go beyond the coalition agreement of the PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB? And why exclude reasonable reforms that even some far-right politicians have said to… Read more: 2025 Draft Proposal to Change the Dutch Nationality Law – published today!
- The situation in the World. The Netherlands, the Dutch in USA, Myanmar, The Dutch in UK, South Africa beacon of light…My reflections as a nationality lawyer. The DUTCH government has resigned 03 June 2025 and is in caretaker status. This will be the case until a new government has formed after the upcoming elections. That doesn’t mean laws can’t meanwhile be pushed through and passed. There are risks! As such,… Read more: The situation in the World. The Netherlands, the Dutch in USA, Myanmar, The Dutch in UK, South Africa beacon of light…
- Stop Automatic Loss of Dutch Nationality 2025With the new Dutch elections there are again signals that the politicians want to give attention to automatic loss of Dutch nationality, often unwilling and even unaware loss. A new proposed law? That is great! However, we heard that before. We now get the question, is this an “election stunt”.… Read more: Stop Automatic Loss of Dutch Nationality 2025
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.
























































