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21/03/2009Your Survival Guide to Living in the Netherlands

Your Survival Guide to Living in the Netherlands Making the leap abroad can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming, but we at Expatica.com are there to help you every step of the way. Below is a list of most commonly-requested resources. Click on the links below or scroll down for details!

Before you move or if you have just arrived
Below you will find several features that will help you. If you prefer to consult  an expert, Expatica is equipped with the experts you need. If you'd just like to ask other internationals, then visit our discussion forums, where thousands of internationals meet to chat. If you're looking for a relocation company, doctor, teacher or any business, look in Expatica's English-only A-Z Listings.


Embassy Contact Information

If your embassy is not listed in our A-Z Listings, please let us know at expaticaservice@expatica.com

 
Visas, Residence Permits, and International Marriage

Chat with other internationals in our legal problems forum, find a lawyer in the A-Z Listings, or simply ask one of our expert lawyers your questions.


Getting Around

If you're a Euro-commuter, we have a forum just for you.

 
Housing advice, renting and buying
Find housing through our housing search or Free Classifieds, or chat with other expats in our housing forum. If you're looking for expert advice, consult an expert in our Ask the Expert Section or within the A-Z Listings.


Working
Search for a job through our job search or in our classifieds, or get career advice from our recruitment expert.


Finance
To secure your financial situation abroad, consult one of our experts or get advice from other internationals in our Finance Forum

Doing Business Abroad
Discuss business in our Business Forum, or promote your own business in our A-Z Listings for Free (premium listings also available).


Technology, getting connected

Get connected by reading the features below or asking fellow internationals in our Technology forum. Need a second-hand printer or computer? Look in the Free Classifieds.

 
Education
If you can't get your questions answered through the following features, consult one of our expert teachers, chat with other internationals about education, or find a school through our A-Z Listings.


Learning Dutch

Find a language-exchange partner within our Learning the Language Forum, ask an "Expatica Expert" Dutch teacher your grammar questions, or find a school within our A-Z Listings
Dutch Culture, dealing with Culture Shock

Expatica has plenty of features to offer you advice, but you can also or seek counceling advice from one of our experts or chat with other expats in our Discuss Dutch Culture forum.

Family and Children
Chat with fellow internationals about family matters in our Family Forum, or get your questions answered by one of our experts. Need services that relate to family and child-rearing? Find a business or organization in our A-Z Listings.


Health, fitness and Well-being

Looking for a gym, yoga studio, doctor, or church? Check out the features below, or look in our Yellow pages for listings, ask one of our experts on in a variety of fields relating to health and well-being, or speak with other internationals in the forums that might be able to offer advice.


If there is something you need that is missing above, please let us know by emailing expaticaservice@expatica.com.

If you have just moved to The Netherlands, our recently updated Expatica Survival Guide (print) is the perfect tool to get you started! Click here to find out where to pick up your free copy or to read the guide online.

We at Expatica wish you success in your life abroad! 



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