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Insurance for Getting Around in NL

Planes, trains, cars and bikes: they're essential for getting around, into, and out of the Netherlands. All these forms of transport are extremely safe in Holland. Still, moving at high speed, be it on wheels or by air, comes with some inherent and unavoidable risks.

Health Insurance in NL

It is obligatory to have Health Insurance in the Netherlands. However, it is not a 'one insurance plan fits all' kind of system in this country! Your line of work, your annual income, and the condition of your health all impact the type of coverage you will need, and how much it will cost you.

Matrimonial Property Law in NL

Marriage means that two people have decided to share their lives with one another. But, what about their property? It is very important to understand which 'matrimonial property laws' apply to you specifically, as an expat living in the Netherlands.

Changing Employers in NL

As the Dutch economy continues to flourish, a trend is starting to develop. It is becoming increasingly common for expatriates to change employers within the Netherlands. If you are considering making this move yourself, beware of legal pitfalls!

Living and Working in the Netherlands?

“The Dutch healthcare system is rated so high for quality is because it is widely and easily accessible”

The Holland Handbook 2018-2019

Once again, we are happy to tell you that the annual update of The Holland Handbook is out and ready to be read!

XPat.nl - The Information Platform for Expats in the Netherlands

For more than 15 years, XPAT.NL has been the major online information platform for Expats seeking English-language information on the Netherlands. XPAT.NL has a brand-new design, easier navigation and offers more useful content than ever. The site has been created for expats in all stages of moving to – or living in – the Netherlands: those who are in the preparatory stage, those who have just arrived and those who are further along in the process of settling here. Find a host of practical information on living, working and studying in the Netherlands and browse through a growing archive of high-quality editorial articles on Holland.

Check the Business Directory for service providers in your region, find things to do in your free time in the Leisure Section, and much, much more…

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The Netherlands in a Nutshell

You have accepted that job in the Netherlands or you may be looking into whether you would like to move to the Netherlands and make it your new home. The best step towards familiarizing yourself with ...

Housing in the Netherlands

Before buying or renting a house or apartment in the Netherlands, there are several things you should consider....

Studying in the Netherlands

The higher education system in the Netherlands is based on a three-cycle degree system, consisting of a bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degree. It is offered at two types of institutions: research ...

Health Care in the Netherlands

Few things are more distressing than becoming sick abroad. Do the doctors have the same wealth of knowledge as they do in your home country?...

Dutch Legal & Financial Matters

This section covers the legal, tax and financial information you may need during your stay in the Netherlands,...

Daily Life in the Netherlands

Once you have solved the more pressing matters, there are many other things you will need to know about living in the Netherlands,...

Living in the Netherlands with kids

Children are very important members of the international population, as the success of a stray abroad depends largely on whether the children manage to feel at home in their new country....

The Essential Checklist: Settling in NL

This is our list of the 5 final tasks that will help you fully settle into life in the Netherlands:...

Leisure Time

From world-famous museums to an ice-skating extravaganza equaled by none, the Netherlands is one of the best-kept travel secrets and, now that you’re living here, it’s all right at your doorstep....

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