Expat Netherlands Hub blog: practical articles for internationals on banking, health insurance, housing, work, taxes and daily life in the Netherlands.
Allianz Care, Cigna Global and Aetna International for expats in the Netherlands in 2026: what each publishes about plans and limits, and why none of them replaces Dutch basic health insurance.
International school costs in the Netherlands 2026: tuition €7k-€30k, capital levies, bus, lunches, after-school care, and how the 30% ruling helps.
What having a baby costs in the Netherlands in 2026: kraamzorg co-pay, birth-centre and hospital co-pay, eigen risico, kinderbijslag, childcare allowance and parental leave, from official sources.
What hiring an au pair in the Netherlands involves in 2026: IND rules, the IND fee, host family income requirement, insurance and cost items to budget for.
Filing your Dutch tax return as an expat: standard, M or C return, what to gather, the steps in Mijn Belastingdienst, 30% ruling and box 3 checks.
Best Tax Advisors for 30% Ruling Expats in the Netherlands 2026: 2026 guide with practical steps, primary sources and material limitations.
Best Mortgage Brokers for Expats in the Netherlands 2026: 2026 guide with practical steps, primary sources and material limitations.
Investing in the Netherlands as an expat in 2026: which platforms accept you, how ETFs differ, and how Box 3 works above the EUR 59,357 allowance.
How to send money home from the Netherlands: when SEPA works, why SWIFT costs more, €1,000 corridor costs, Wise and Revolut step by step, limits and tax.
You just arrived in the Netherlands and need a bank account before you get your BSN. Here's exactly how to open one with Wise or Bunq — step by step.
Bunq Elite vs Revolut Metal for expats in the Netherlands: current plan names and prices, ATM limits, travel insurance, rewards and which plan fits your lifestyle.
N26 vs bunq in the Netherlands: why a German or Dutch IBAN matters, pricing, customer support, Box 3, investing, and short-stay vs long-stay choices.
Bunq vs Revolut for expats in 2026: compare IBANs, current fees, payment features and product-specific deposit protection.
Holiday allowance, 13th month, end-of-year bonus and performance pay in the Netherlands: how it works, when you get paid and 2026 tax treatment.
EV charging in the Netherlands in 2026: home, public and fast charging, how to work out costs, charge cards, and the 2026 tax rules before buying or leasing an electric car.
How to switch internet provider in the Netherlands in 2026: contract end dates, the free switching service, notice rules and what to check before you sign.
When expats need a Dutch lawyer (advocaat), how to find an English-speaking one, what they charge in 2026, and how to avoid the common mistakes.
Dutch emergency numbers for expats: when to call 112, 0900-8844 or the out-of-hours GP service, plus 113, Veilig Thuis and the Kindertelefoon. Updated 2026.
What a Dutch notaris does, what it costs (notaris.nl: about EUR 1,300 incl. VAT for the transfer and mortgage deeds, a will from about EUR 650), and how to find an English-speaking notaris.
How to switch energy supplier in the Netherlands in 2026: the rules on notice periods and cancellation fees, the steps, and what Vattenfall, Eneco, Essent and UnitedConsumers offer.
Compare The Hague and Den Bosch for expats in 2026: size, rent per square metre, jobs, schools, registration and what to check yourself before you choose.
Car leasing for expats in the Netherlands in 2026: private lease, business lease, subscriptions, BKR registration, early termination and what to check before signing.
Eindhoven vs Utrecht: cost of living, job markets and work culture, English in daily life, transport, schools, lifestyle and which city suits whom.
The no-nonsense expat guide to streaming in the Netherlands for 2026: prices, libraries, sports rights, and home country access.
