The Netherlands
Coming to the Netherlands, or staying in it. The routes below are the ones we are asked about most often. Two have pages of their own because there is more to say about them: the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty, and verification against EU law for family members of a Union citizen.
On this page
We can provide amongst others a Dutch relocation specialist or immigration lawyer to assist you with your move to the Netherlands.
- Expats
- Non-EU Skilled Workers
- Investment / Business
- Family Reunification, “Verification against EU Law”
- and other immigration and expat routes are possible.
Who do you need?
The services range greatly and depend on your circumstances and needs. For example:
- Our Relocation Services (practical help with moving/shipping your belongings, house hunting, rentals, registrations, most things excluding immigration services)
- Our Immigration and Nationality Services. (for more straightforward cases)
- Our Immigration Lawyers (for more complex cases or those requiring court appeals).
- Company sponsoring non-EU skilled workers. (full traject for IND unregistered sponsoring companies)
Immigration assistance:
EU nationals and their (non-EU) family members would in most cases suffice with twee or three hours, more challenging situations may need more time.
Business, investment or Non EU Skilled Workers may require a specialist immigration lawyer. Sponsoring Dutch companies can consider either a fixed fee or discuss the hourly rate. Where a Dutch sponsoring company is not yet registered with the Dutch immigration authorities the whole case may require up to around 15 hours.
Contact us for more information and to discuss your needs and situation
Non-EU nationals moving to the Netherlands
We can assist you with your plans, desire, or needs, to move to the Netherlands.
- Expats / Migrants
- Non-EU Skilled Workers
- Family Reunification (EU law) / “Verification against EU Law”
- Family Reunification, non-EU national immigration law.
- Start-Ups / Business
- Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT)
- Japanese-Dutch treaty
- Study (temporary)
- and other immigration and expat routes are possible.
Who do you need!
Fees for services range greatly and depend on your circumstances and needs. For example:
- Our Immigration and Nationality services (for more straightforward cases)
- Our Immigration Court Lawyers (for more complex cases or those requiring court appeals).
- Company sponsoring non-EU skilled workers (full traject for IND unregistered sponsoring companies)
- Our Relocation Services. (practical help with moving/shipping your belongings, house hunting, rentals, registrations, most things excluding immigration services)
- etc
- Arriving and settling in
- Help on arrival
- Dutch language and integration
Legal immigration assistance:
EU nationals and their (non-EU) family members can be simple cases, or more challenging situations.
Business, investment or Non EU Skilled Workers may require a specialist immigration lawyer. Sponsoring Dutch companies can consider either a fixed fee or discuss the hourly rate. Where a Dutch company is not yet registered as a sponsor with the Dutch immigration authorities more time is needed to get the company registered.
Contact us for more information and to discuss your needs and situation
Arriving and settling in
If you are a Dutch or EU citizen, or have approval from Dutch immigration (IND), to move, there are a number of formalities and practical things to do as a new resident. The main ones are: register your residency at the municipality, open a bank account, and register for a health insurance.
Registration at the Municipality in The Netherlands
- Only applicable when the person intends to stay more than four months in The Netherlands.
- Only possible when the person has (temporary) accommodation (rental contract, ownership, etc).
- Formally required to be done within five days upon arrival in The Netherlands
- Application for a Citizen Service Number (BSN), which is used as a Tax ID, for Social Security, Health, etc.
- Registration for Non Inhabitants (RNI) is required if stay is for less than four months.
What we’ll do:
Step 1: Collect and check the documents which are required for the registration(s).
Step 2: Coordinate and accompany to the appointment.
After checking your needs and further requirements we can help you with:
Opening of a bank account
What we’ll do:
Step 1: Collect and check the documents which are required for the application
Step 2: Coordinate and accompany to the appointment if needed
Registration for health insurance
Health insurance is compulsory for all people who live or work in the Netherlands. Therefore, expats from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland who arrive in the Netherlands must take out Dutch health insurance within four months of receiving their residence permit. Even if they have an existing foreign policy.
Registration for DigiD
DigiD is the Dutch online ID that allows you to access many governmental services and websites in The Netherlands. It’s like a digital version of your passport or driving licence to proof your identity so you have access to your services and details. You can and must use the citizen service number increasingly often, in dealings with your municipality, the hospital, schools, your employer or benefits agencies, for example. With the citizen service number, the Dutch government wants to improve the services it provides to you, combat fraud and improve protection of your privacy.
Where needed, our relocation specialists can also help you with
- Finding the flight tickets for the move to The Netherlands
- A pick up from the airport in The Netherlands
- Arranging temporary accommodation
And more…
We will discuss your needs and can then give you an estimation of expected time and expenses.
Contact our relocation specialists, Richard and/or Letícia here:
Help on arrival
Letícia is an experienced specialist with respect to moving to the Netherlands, integrating, learning the Dutch language, following the immigration process with IND, learning about the institutions, and knowing the differences in culture and society. Richard has his Dutch roots and international experience and knows the ins and outs of the country, both on cultural and a economical level.
Before the move
We support internationals, professional expats and immigrants, in their move to the Netherlands and their first steps in the Netherlands. We are specialised in;
- finding suitable housing,
- help with finding and arranging utilities,
- check rental contracts,
- offer pre and post move neighbourhood tours,
- and more.
Upon Arrival
Besides the initial relocation support, we can also help with your first steps and settling in after arrival, by;
- finding and arranging insurances,
- help registering for the BSN (civic registration number) in advance,
- registering with the municipality (includes BSN),
- find and register at a General Practitioner,
- help you find the best school for you children,
- and more.
These are just a few examples of the things we can help you with. We work according to your instructions and we will discuss in advance what your needs are. Government fees and expenses are not included. All our rates are published in full on our fees page, and we will give you an estimate of the time and the expenses before we start.
Dutch language and integration lessons
- Are you looking to move to the Netherlands and want to speak the language?
- Do you need to pass a (A1) Dutch language test (Basisexamen inburgering in het buitenland) before getting your visa / mvv / residence permit for the Netherlands?
- Are you in the Netherlands and need to pass the( A2/B1) integration exam (inburgergingsexamen)?
- Do you want to become Dutch outside the Netherlands and need to pass the (A2/B1) naturalisation test (naturalisatietoets buitenland)?
- Do you need Dutch for your work?
- Do you want to learn Dutch for other reasons?
Then there is no one better to help you than Bianca. She helps you to prepare for Dutch language at any desired level. Our eternally beautiful Bianca has over 20 years of experience starting working for COA helping people to settle and integrate in the Netherlands, working with the Dutch municipalities, the Alien’s Police and the Department of Immigration and Naturalisation (IND). Bianca then started teaching at the Dutch school in Amman, Jordan, where she settled and quickly became the head misstress of the Dutch school in Amman. She also has many years experience teaching private students (online).
Bianca speaks Dutch, English, some Italian and quite a bit of Arabic.
Services
- Dutch language private lessons (online, distance education)
- Dutch language small group lessons (not advisable online)
- Preparation for Dutch Basic Integration test (for visa / mvv).
- Preparation for Dutch Integration Exam (inburgeringsexamen).
(you can also do this exam while resident abroad) - Preparation for Dutch naturalisation test abroad (naturalisatietoets buitenland)
Bianca
Hallo en welkom!
I help students with a variety of Dutch learning goals. For those who want to join their Dutch partners in the Netherlands I can help prepare for the basic exam required (level A1). Students learn to speak short sentences, read and understand simple texts, and acquire basic knowledge about Dutch society.
I also help applicants preparing for naturalisation, where Dutch language is currently tested at A2 level. It is announced this will become B1 and thus I suggest you prepare for B1. I will help you prepare for all aspects of this exam, which includes reading, writing, listening, speaking, as well as knowledge of Dutch society.
I can also assist applicants from within the Netherlands who are tested on their preparedness to enter the Dutch job market. Or students who are studying Dutch at the B1 and B2 levels who are preparing, for example, to take the NT2 exam. This can be a requirement for studying or working in the Netherlands. All material I use is approved for study purposes by the Dutch government. In addition to working as a private Dutch teacher I have worked with the Jordanian Association for Guides to test aspiring Dutch-speaking tourist guides in Jordan at the B2 level.
So, whatever language/knowledge skills you need for work, study, family reunification, or even tour guiding, I can help you excel.
Dutch / Netherlands language / integration lessons enquiry form.
Language and integration (inburgering) courses
Dutch Language and/or Integration (inburgering) Courses
See also our Teacher’s page Dutch language and integration lessons
Habsburg & Kuijk Legal Services provides professional and accredited Dutch teachers which can help you prepare for your Visa or Naturalisation integration exam requirements, and/or your Dutch language skills.
Whether it is a government requirement or you want to do this for work or your family, we can help you!
Over time you may find some more courses and education services on offer below. However, don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your particular needs. There is much more possible than what we list here. From the private individual support to group and intensive courses, online or in person in the Netherlands.
Our teachers are based in the Netherlands and are fully skilled and accredited and can teach for the Dutch government. We work through distance learning but can also accommodate in person classes and groups in the Netherlands.