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Short guide to living in The Netherlands. (Most websites, logically, are in the Dutch language).
[edit] Legalisation of personal documents.
If you want the Dutch authorities to recognise U.K. documents (like birth or marriage certificates etc) you must obtain an apostille stamp. More information can be found at the Foreign Office website.
When you live in The Netherlands you have to register with the police. At what is commonly translated as the Foreign Police.
Registration for EU and other citizens (in English)
The information on the procedure of registering (downloadable PDF)
[edit] Work related information.
Health care: if you work in the country then you will have to pay into the ziekenfonds. How much you pay depends on personal circumstances. Details in link:
Verzekeringssite
This website is also good to find out more information about all insurance coverage.
(Home page)
Like all EU countries there is a National minimum wage (In Dutch minimumloon). This can change twice a year. minimumloon/minimum wage
Tax calculator
[edit] How to find work in The Netherlands:
Information includes how obtain official recognition of your qualifications.
Qualifications validation, hit the link at the 5th link in the centre column.
Feel you have a grudge about your temporary contract? Then contact this group. grievance procedure
Some workers maybe able to claim back 30% of their tax. The rules are complicated and it is advised that you ask your employer more about this or contact a tax advisor, of which there are many.
Link to the official Dutch tax service.
Setting up a business? The first point of contact is this group: Note it is also obligatory to register the company here.
Dutch chamber of commerce
The Kamer van Koophandel will be able to tell you all the requirements you have to satisfy when starting a company; i.e. qualifications needed and regulations you have to abide by. Some information is given free and some you will have to pay for.
[edit] Some job agencies, but not an exhaustive list.
http://www.adamsrecruitment.com/
http://www.hays.nl/
http://www.undutchables.nl/
http://www.dutchisnotrequired.nl/web/nl/services/nl/pages/index.html
http://www.careersinholland.com/
http://www.monsterboard.nl/
The above come with no recommendation whatsoever!
[edit] On the highway:
Rules about driving with an EU drivers licence.
EU website
Dutch website
Importing a car? Contact the government body. They can explain, in English, the procedure.
Details in English
Brief explanation of driving rules:
Driving knowledge
Car Insurance comparison websites:
site 1
site 2
Using public transport?
Route planner.
Railways
How to use a train ticket machine:
[edit] Other information:
cost of living calculator:
You should not rent or buy a property from any company that is not registered under NVM. If you do your protection under the law is greatly reduced.
Below are probably the most comprehensive agent websites for The Netherlands, but there are more.
To purchase:
To rent:
Looking for cheap house utilities and services like mobile phones? Dutch version of U save
Moving with Pets from the U.K.
DEFRA website
Free online course to learn Dutch.
site 1
site 2
Dutch TV and Radio guide
List of some international schools, some are independent of the Dutch educational system.
International schools
Dutch yellow pages
