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keith Pascoe

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English expat in the Netherlands

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Lives in Amsterdam

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Registration: 14 August 2013

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keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
8 years ago
Azirac

Proof of registration for Visa application by Azirac

Hi, Does somebody knows if it's okay to submit my spouse's proof of registration even if he has a new address already? The new house where he live, that I lived also when i was there is a company house as part of his privilege as an employee ...

keith Pascoe

Hi if you are going to apply for residency with your spouse under the terms of EU verification law you do not need a BSN number until you arrive in the Netherlands. You will be be except from providing an address on the visa application. However if ... Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
8 years ago
Azirac

Visa Processing to stay with EU spouse in NL by Azirac

HI, I would like to ask if anyone here has personal experience processing a visa to stay with EU spouse/partner who lives in Netherlands and what are the procedure and exact documents ask by the embassy? Dutch told me I can get a short stay visa but ...

keith Pascoe

Hi it depends on whether your spouse is Dutch or not. If he/she is not Dutch you can apply to stay with your spouse using the verification under EU law method. Unfotunately this cannot be used when the spouse is Dutch. This method will class you as ... Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
8 years ago
Malheiro10

Education, Rental and general advice needed. by Malheiro10

Hi, I am seriously considering moving to Amsterdam with my Tunisian husband and thirteen year old son. Plans to do this are mid next year. In the meantime I would really appreciate any advice that can be offered especially regarding school for my ...

keith Pascoe

As an EU citizen you can apply for verification against EU law for your family, Please se the attached link: https://ind.nl/en/other/eu-eea/Pages/Family-member-with-different-nationality.aspx Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
8 years ago
AliAndTy

Formalities of Becoming Dutch Citizen by AliAndTy

Hello! My boyfriend recently acquired his Dutch passport, we live in Canada. We are both 21 years old and been together for 4 years now as a couple. We plan to move to the Netherlands before we are 25 years old and would like if I could get my ...

keith Pascoe

Please seethe attached link: https://ind.nl/en/family/Pages/Spouse-or-partner.aspx Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
8 years ago
lludolph

any restrictions or limitations for South Africans? by lludolph

Hi All I'm a South African, I've been looking for IT jobs in Netherlands for sometime with no avail. Does anyone know if there are any restrictions or limitations for South Africans? Regards, Lonce Ludolph

keith Pascoe

Hi before you an come to the Netherlands you will require a work permit (MVV) and this to be applied for at the Netherlands embassy in South Africa. Pleas follow this ... Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
8 years ago
IDOA86

Visiting to see if we want to move. How can we best spend our time?? by IDOA86

Hallo allemaal, My wife and I live in the United States but have contemplated what a move to the Netherlands would look like (where her family is from) for a few years on-and-off. We visited for about 12 days back in 2013 but largely explored ...

keith Pascoe

Hi I thought I would post a reply to give you some advice. Please look at this link about working in the Netherlands: https://ind.nl/en/work/work-in-paid-employment/Pages/Paid-employment-single-permit.aspx Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
8 years ago
selma30

Looking to meet some new people by selma30

Hi, I have recently moved to Amsterdam from London. Lived in London for 9 years, but originally I am from Bosnia. I am 30 years old, very friendly and sociable. I would like to met like minded people. :)

keith Pascoe

Happy to organise a ge together if enough people are interested. Please let meknow if you are. Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
9 years ago
wr_15

Keukonhof garden visit 2016 by wr_15

Hi..appreciate very much if i can get more info On above place. Eg place of stay minimum days to visit and estmated cost of the ground arrangement there including lodging...if i were to come from Malaysia...

keith Pascoe

Hi You should find this useful http://www.keukenhof.nl/en/plan-your-visit/practical-information/ Regards Keith Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
9 years ago
Francis H2O

We hare having some trouble with the BSN number by Francis H2O

Hello! My name is Francisco and I moved to Rotterdam from Portugal a week ago with my girlfriend Inês. We hare having some trouble with the BSN number because we don't have a permanent address. We're currently staying with family but ...

keith Pascoe

Hi if you want to stay in the Netherlands for more than four months you will have to re-register for your BSN because you will be required to have health insurance. You cannot do this with a Portuguese address. Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
9 years ago
yolanday

Bringing my kids to the Netherlands by yolanday

Hello all, I need advice. I recently got my 5 year residency permit and now applied for my 2 kids to join me and my Dutch husband in the Netherlands. I've received a letter from IND stating that the process will take 6 months. My worry is that ...

keith Pascoe

Unfortunately, once you have applied for residency this is recorded on the system. The only way is to apply for a short-term visa for them, but there is no guarantee you will get one. The only problem I can foresee is that the authorities will not ... Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
9 years ago
Francis H2O

We hare having some trouble with the BSN number by Francis H2O

Hello! My name is Francisco and I moved to Rotterdam from Portugal a week ago with my girlfriend Inês. We hare having some trouble with the BSN number because we don't have a permanent address. We're currently staying with family but ...

keith Pascoe

Unfortunately you will not be able to register for a BSN number without an address in the gemeente (municipality) you are living in. As other people have said you will only need to do this if you only want to stay less than 4 months,You will have ... Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
9 years ago
selma30

Nannies by selma30

Hi , I am relocating from London to Amsterdam next week. My partner is working in IT sector for KLM. I've lived in London for last 8 years and have been working as a professional nanny for high profile families. I am wondering are there any ...

keith Pascoe

You could look at these websites: http://nannyforexpats.com/en/nanny/nanny-positions/ http://www.greataupair.com/Nanny_Jobs_Work/Babysitter_Tutor_AuPair/Noord-Holland/Amsterdam.htm http://www.expatriates.com/classifieds/netherlands/apo/ Good Luck Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
9 years ago
AnnaGabrielle123

Is finding a job difficult? by AnnaGabrielle123

Is finding a job in Amsterdam hard to do? What qualifications would I need

keith Pascoe

I hear what the other people have said to you, but there is really no shortcut for you if you cannot find an employer. As i understand it your partner cannot sponsor you and cannot apply for verification under EU law for you because he is Dutch. ... Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
9 years ago
AnnaGabrielle123

Is finding a job difficult? by AnnaGabrielle123

Is finding a job in Amsterdam hard to do? What qualifications would I need

keith Pascoe

You will need to get an MVV before you leave your country. As suggested the ind.nl website is a good place to start ., Read More

keith Pascoe
keithwlp replied to a thread
9 years ago
dutchcanadian

Travelling around Europe with a Nederlands Tourist Visa by dutchcanadian

I did a little search and didn't find this topic so if I am asking a duplicate question please accept my humble apologies; If I were to acquire a Nederlands Tourist Visa would I be able to hop on a train and visit England? Is there an ...

keith Pascoe

Hi Its 90 days out 180 days. Which means you will have to stay out of the Netherlands for 90 days before you can return. Read More