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30/10/2009 Expat of the year award: Open for nominations

Nominate a company or indivicual for the Expat of the Year, Expat Employer of the Year and Expat Service Provider of the Year awards. Nominations...

27/10/2009 Expat Voices: Lizelle Smit on living in the Netherlands

Lizelle Smit South African Lizelle feels safe but lonely in the Netherlands—even Afrikaans speakers find it difficult to converse and make Dutch friends.

20/10/2009 Expat Voices: Amber Taylor on living in the Netherlands

Amber Taylor American expat Amber has seen the Netherlands change greatly over the years—for better and worse—but has never regretted choosing to make this...

13/10/2009 Expat Voices: Gabriela Costa Grillo on living in the Netherlands

Gabriela Brazilian expat Gabriela finds plenty of things in the "beautiful" Netherlands to wax lyrical about but, funnily enough, the weather...

29/09/2009 Expat Voices: Jorge Aristizabal on living in the Netherlands

Jorge Expat Jorge would like to see customer service added to the Dutch curriculum but nevertheless finds "a happy feeling" pervading the...

23/09/2009 Expat Voices: Hallie Engel on living in the Netherlands

After only three weeks in the Netherlands, American student Hallie Engel finds herself up against a phenomenon known as ‘bicycle hair’.

08/09/2009 Expat Voices: Danielle Latman on life in the Netherlands

Danielle Latman American expat Danielle can't get her head around the paradox of tolerant-yet-controlling Dutch culture but wishes for patience in the...

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Healthcare in the Netherlands

Healthcare in the Netherlands

Here’s a current guide to health insurance, doctors, dentists and pharmacies.

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Lost in the Dutch immigration system? Look no further than this guide compiled for our Survival Guide 2009.

The Netherlands at a glance

The Netherlands at a glance

Some basic facts and figures about living and working in the Netherlands.

Giving birth in the Netherlands

Giving birth in the Netherlands

The challenges and benefits of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries.