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Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

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Dutch citizen

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Dutch, 63 years old

Lives in Utrecht

Speaks English, Tagalog, Dutch, German

Registration: 27 March 2014

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Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
11 months ago
juliafumey

Registration/BSN/Verification against EU law by juliafumey

Hello, I am French, moving to the Netherlands with my husband that is South African. He currently has a French spouse visa. In order to receive a BSN and be able to start working, I need to apply for verification against EU law. My husband needs to ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

@juliafumeyIt is NOT the EU law but Dutch law you have to apply to my dear.Do not let yourself fool by the factt what websites write there it is misleading for sure.Good luck Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
11 months ago
juliafumey

Registration/BSN/Verification against EU law by juliafumey

Hello, I am French, moving to the Netherlands with my husband that is South African. He currently has a French spouse visa. In order to receive a BSN and be able to start working, I need to apply for verification against EU law. My husband needs to ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Hope this is helping you a little more and do not be so stressed because things only get worse from there.Some additional information.You will receive a BSN Number when you register at the municipality (or 'gemeente' in Dutch) . Everyone who moves ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
11 months ago
juliafumey

Registration/BSN/Verification against EU law by juliafumey

Hello, I am French, moving to the Netherlands with my husband that is South African. He currently has a French spouse visa. In order to receive a BSN and be able to start working, I need to apply for verification against EU law. My husband needs to ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

First of all you are going to the bsn meeting since you need a BSN number which is tranlated your citizen service number and you going to pay your tax with this number.2nd you are not allowed to work without this number and if you do you have the ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
4 years ago
franciscotins

Visa refusal appeal by franciscotins

Hi, I just wanted to ask if you have any idea regarding the period of time for when is the decision for my appeal will be possibly released? Because I applied for my short stay (tourist) visa, and it was refused dated last January 10 and I've ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Ok, listen this is simple. Just follow the instructions on below link and you also find a example letter for your appeal. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/blog/how-to-write-an-appeal-letter-for-schengen-visa-refusal/ Good luck Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
4 years ago
scareglow

please explain: rents in Germany / Berlin by scareglow

Hi, apologies if this has been asked or posted before but I have a twofold question. 1.) kalt/warm ..I see a lot of apartments posting rent amounts in kalt or warm. When it's warm, does that mean there are no extra costs for electricity, ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Vormerkschein only for Austria, in Germany this is not been used or valid, basically this is a preregistration still been used from Vienna and is intended to make it easier for people who have lived in Vienna for a long time to find an apartment in ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
4 years ago
scareglow

please explain: rents in Germany / Berlin by scareglow

Hi, apologies if this has been asked or posted before but I have a twofold question. 1.) kalt/warm ..I see a lot of apartments posting rent amounts in kalt or warm. When it's warm, does that mean there are no extra costs for electricity, ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Cold rent means that you pay basic rent for the residence and there are no extra costs included in your monthly payment. Warm rent means that your monthly payment includes the basic rent for the residence and additional costs - called Umlagen or ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
4 years ago
alchemist80

Inheritance of my condominium by alchemist80

Hi, as a soon to be SSRV holder in Philippines, I had a question about what would happen if I die. Having no family or wife in Philippines, would my family back in Australia get to inherit my Condominium in Philippines if i was to die either in ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

your first siblings or parents would inherit your property, you have to mention this however in your will. Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
6 years ago
Amal.v

Inburgering exame by Amal.v

Hi Guy’s I want to join school For the A2 level And the inburgering exame” I have seen few schools in Amsterdam But Im between 2 of Them ( nedles& sagenn)one of Them told me that They have course for 7 weeks Or 3 months And ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Hi Amal, Well you can do this but would advice a app for your phone it is a great asset and you see that you learning the required language much faster as you expected. the name is duolingo is is completely free of charge try it and it will help ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
6 years ago
Julien

New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Netherlands forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Hi Marites, Your question is not really clear? So basically you want to know more about a document you have to produce that you not going to stay in the Netherlands. If your husband is Dutch than he can also request a MVV status together with you ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
6 years ago
Shaz#20

Ausbuildung by Shaz#20

Hallo Do I need C1 if I want to do an Ausbuildung? Thank you😊

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Depending what kind of education you like to do? In German you write Ausbilldung. Most educations have multiple languages available, that is why I am asking you what type of training you looking for. Next time try to be more clear in your question ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kenworthman18

Sending $ to my gf in the Philippines by Kenworthman18

I have a question. I recently met a lady in the Philippines. We eventually became engaged. We want the wedding in the phillipines so her family can attend. My fiancee has a wedding planner girlfriend so I want to start sending money to her for ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Hi, did it ver come in your mind to just going there and take the money with you instead of sending it? You should also be aware that sending money there for a wedding is also not the most clever thing to do. And in my opinion is a wedding there ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
6 years ago
mCCCC

Salary expectations by mCCCC

Hello, I am a graduate software engineer and was offered a salary of 3000Euro to work in Amsterdam. Is the proposed salary gross or net? (I think it's gross) My question is: Should I negotiate with the employer or just accept the offer since I ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Hi, First of all be happy with this offer. You are just graduated so 3.000 Euro a month is not bad at all. This amount is the gross so after deduction of everything you keep still around 1500 Euro in your pocket. Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
6 years ago
EnajLopih

Too many papers for registration of our Marriage in Germany. by EnajLopih

Hello to everyone, I'm a newbie here. I want to ask if anyone of you experienced the same way. I am married to my handsome husband :P , a German last December, 2013. He's back to Germany now and went to the Office where He will be registering our ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Dear Enaj, Let me tell you what your husband need to register your marriage in Germany. Seems somebody at the city hall in his place is getting absolutely crazy in his/her mind. The only thing he needs to register your marriage is the Marriage ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
6 years ago
john2206

find work by john2206

hello everyone i am just woundering is werkspot the only website of its kind in holland or is there more thanks

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Hi John, Try the following link for google you find there a variety of websites when you searching for a ... Read More

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen
Henkjan replied to a thread
7 years ago
joeythecat

My fiancee is in big trouble, I need help and legal advice by joeythecat

I have a big problem. My fiancee is here in canada as a live in caregiver and will be applying for PR in the next few weeks. I am a born and raised Canadian Long story, she just found out that she is "married" in Philippines to someone ...

Prof. Dr. Ir. Henk Jan Jansen

Joey, Do not worry so much about this. Fred already gave the right answer if she was not in her country of the time of marriage it is not valued 2nd she had to be present in person since the Philippines law is demanding this. As Fred also mentioning ... Read More