EES and ETIAS at Schiphol: Status, Exemptions and 90/180 for Visitors
EES now registers non-EU visitors at Schiphol with fingerprints and a photo; ETIAS is not running yet. Who is exempt, family needs and the 90/180 check.
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Family Visit Visa Netherlands: Timing, Sponsor Form and Insurance
Inviting family for Christmas: Schengen visa timing, the IND sponsor and accommodation form, €55 a day and the €30,000 visitor insurance rule.
Changing Employers on a Highly Skilled Migrant Permit
Changing employer as a kennismigrant: the recognised sponsor requirement, the 45-day decision period, which salary criterion applies, and gaps to avoid.
Renewing Your Dutch Residence Permit: Timeline and Documents
Renewing a Dutch residence permit: when to apply, who submits it, IND fees, decision times, and how a residence gap can delay permanent residency.
MijnOverheid and the Berichtenbox: The Inbox Expats Keep Missing
Dutch government post increasingly arrives in your MijnOverheid Berichtenbox, not your letterbox. How to activate it and stop missing deadlines.
Moving to the Netherlands from Poland: BRP or RNI, A1 Posting and Agency Work
Poland to the Netherlands in 2026: no permit needed, BRP versus RNI registration, agency work and housing, the A1 posting rule and PLN transfers.
Moving to the Netherlands from Spain (2026): Step-by-Step Guide
Spain to the Netherlands in 2026: no permit needed, the 30% ruling EU citizens can claim, your Spanish licence and renewal, and healthcare premiums.
Moving to the Netherlands from South Africa (2026): Full Guide
South Africa to the Netherlands in 2026: MVV visa, slow DHA documents, exchange control on your rand, licence exchange only with the 30% ruling.
Moving to the Netherlands from Turkey: MVV, Family Permit Fees and Licence Exchange
Turkey to the Netherlands in 2026: MVV visa, the Association Agreement that cuts family permit fees to €85, licence exchange, and lira transfers.
Moving to the Netherlands from Germany (2026): What Actually Changes
Germany to the Netherlands in 2026: no residence permit, BRP registration within 5 days, the 150 km condition for the 30% ruling, your EU licence and health insurance.
Moving to the Netherlands from India: MVV Visa, Diploma Evaluation and NRI Banking
India to the Netherlands in 2026: MVV entry visa, the 30% ruling as route to a Dutch licence, IDW diploma evaluation, NRI banking and INR transfers.
Moving to the Netherlands from the UK (2026): Permits, Money and the Real Checklist
UK to the Netherlands after Brexit in 2026: which residence permit fits, no MVV needed, exchanging your UK licence, GHIC, UK tax, pension, GBP transfers.
Moving to the Netherlands from the USA: Permit, Licence and FATCA Checklist
US to the Netherlands in 2026: no MVV needed, a US driving licence that cannot be exchanged, FATCA banking friction and lifelong US tax filing.
English-Speaking Lawyers in the Netherlands: When You Need One, Fees and Legal Aid
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.
English-Speaking Notaris Netherlands 2026: What It Costs
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.
Dutch Inheritance Law for Expats 2026
Dutch inheritance law for expats: erfrecht, wettelijke verdeling, writing a testament, cross-border inheritance rules, and legitieme portie explained.
Dutch Divorce Law: Who Can File, Court Costs and Children in International Divorces
Divorcing in the Netherlands as an expat: who can file, the process, the court fee, children and maintenance, pensions and international aspects, based on Rijksoverheid and Rechtspraak.
Dutch Disability Benefits for Expats 2026
Dutch disability and social security for expats 2026: sick pay, Ziektewet, WIA (WGA and IVA), WW and bijstand, with UWV and Rijksoverheid rules on amounts and how to apply.
Partner Visa Netherlands: Complete Guide 2026
Bringing your partner to the Netherlands in 2026: who needs an MVV, the IND income requirement, the civic integration exam abroad and what to arrange after arrival.
Expat BSN Application Guide 2026: Step by Step
How you get a Dutch BSN in 2026: register in the BRP within 5 days of arrival, what happens if you stay under 4 months, and what to arrange next.
Relocation Services Netherlands 2026: What They Cover and When to Hire One
Relocation services in the Netherlands 2026: what they cover, how to compare providers, what to ask for in a quote, and when to do it yourself.
Housing Discrimination Netherlands: Know Your Rights
Facing housing discrimination as an expat in the Netherlands? Know your rights on IBAN rejection, nationality-based refusals, and how to report it.
Leaving the Netherlands: Deregistration Guide 2026
Step-by-step guide to Dutch BRP deregistration (uitschrijven): when to do it, DigiD, health insurance, benefits, the M tax return, pension, rental contract, car and a departure timeline.
International Students in the Netherlands: Visas, Housing, DUO and Working Rights
International students in the Netherlands: visas, choosing a programme, housing, DUO finance, health insurance, banking and working while studying.