Read everything there is to know about migrating to the Netherlands

Emigrating to the Netherlands

What do you have to do?

If you want to come live in the Netherlands, you must make some preparations. In this dossier, we list the most important information for people who want to emigrate to the Netherlands.

Phase 1: Before you come to the Netherlands

Residence permits, work permits and what you can prepare in your home country

What should you take care of before you come to Netherlands? Here you will find information about residence permits, work permits and the steps you can take in your home country.

Phase 2: Shortly after arriving in the Netherlands

A list of the most important things

There are a few important things that everyone who comes to live in the Netherlands must arrange soon after they arrive.

Phase 3: living and working in the Netherlands

Practical tips

You will undoubtedly still have many questions about how things work in the Netherlands. We therefore give you some tips on how to handle certain practical things and what to consider if you are going to work or study.

The immigration and naturalization service (Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst, IND) and other important authorities

What does this agency do, what matters do you need to handle through the IND and what other agencies are relevant to you?

Integration and examinations

What exams are there? When is which exam required? And how can you best prepare for these exams?