@gracesaribay
Filipino expat in the Netherlands
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Registration: 10 January 2022
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Filipino Community in the Netherlands by Khinvdijk
Hello everyone! I would like to meet and make friends with my fellow Filipino people living here in the NL. I've been here for 3months now but haven't meet any Filipino yet. Im living in Almere, province of Flevoland. Anyone interested? ...
Hello @clumsymae,Where is altena? Read More
Dutch attitudes and behavior by 294here
This is a serious question because the following issues in the United States are a big part of what is driving me out of the USA, and I need to know if The Netherlands will be any better.Here are some facts about life in big cities in California ...
Hallo @294here,If you are planning to move or already living in The Netherlands, I would say you did the right decision. All of your concerns are well addressed here. Netherland isn’t a perfect country but for foreigners like me who came from ... Read More
Let us know your experiences living in Amersfoort. by Guest23
Hi, My husband and I (retired) live half the year in NL - Heemstede - and half in New Zealand. We’ve also lives in the US and Germany and travelled widely. We’re thinking of moving from Heemstede, close to Haarlem, to Amersfoort, but ...
Hi Lyn, Amersfoort is one of the nicest and beautiful city in The Netherlands. It might not be a very big city like Amsterdam, Utrecht, Den Haag or Rotterdam but its a fine city actually. And it's really near amsterdam and utrecht and not ... Read More
New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
@new dutch comer & @gunseic an advance welcome to the both of you here in the netherlands and in this bounty information forum! The cost of living here is quite expensive but their system is superb! I could tell that this is one of the countries ... Read More
Help! How to pass the Dutch Basic Civic Integration Examination? by IvanaMoore
Hi, I would like to ask help how can I pass the Dutch Basic Integration Examination? I am starting studying alone. I live in the Philippines and I am going to take the examination this coming June. I am so nervous and I do not know where to start ...
Hi miss Ivana, If you want to join in a class maybe i could help you with that. I have a teacher in dutch language, he is certified dutch teacher (he is a dutch). At the moment we are doing online class. And a lot of filipinos are already here in ... Read More
Help! How to pass the Dutch Basic Civic Integration Examination? by IvanaMoore
Hi, I would like to ask help how can I pass the Dutch Basic Integration Examination? I am starting studying alone. I live in the Philippines and I am going to take the examination this coming June. I am so nervous and I do not know where to start ...
Hi Issabele, The passing score is 6..they will give the score separately in every exam. If you failed in one of the exam you only have to retake the one you failed. Grace Read More
Nurse from Non Eu in the Netherlands by Mkarine
Hello is there someone Who is from non Eu country and work as Nurse here in the Netherlands? I would like to know where you send the diploma for recognition? Can you give more info about the Akv test and BI exams?
Hi miss Nini, maybe your sister is already a licensed nurse before she came to the Netherlands thats why she doesn’t need to go back to school here anymore. In my situation i only have my diploma but apparently im not a fully pledged nurse. ... Read More
What are your MVV experiences? by heynutzzzz
Hello everyone! This forum is aiming to share experiences or stories regarding your MVV application process. Please feel free as to how long your MVV took and what are different experiences in your application, wether it be postponed deadline ...
To my experience you have to apply MVV to your origin of country. You have to do your inburgering exam there for you to be able to get a short stay visa. But in your situation its a bit different because you’re holding a working visa for a ... Read More
Nurse from Non Eu in the Netherlands by Mkarine
Hello is there someone Who is from non Eu country and work as Nurse here in the Netherlands? I would like to know where you send the diploma for recognition? Can you give more info about the Akv test and BI exams?
IDW is where you going to submit your school diploma. They going to evaluate it. They will see if you could work as a nurse in the Netherlands or you still need to study for certain of years in nursing. To take the akv test and B1 is mandatory if ... Read More
Nurse from Non Eu in the Netherlands by Mkarine
Hello is there someone Who is from non Eu country and work as Nurse here in the Netherlands? I would like to know where you send the diploma for recognition? Can you give more info about the Akv test and BI exams?
And i think you need to take the B2 examen. Because verpleegkundige beroep is under HBO. For the AKV toets you need to have at least A2 & B1 level in english language same in dutch language. For B1 you need to go for a lesson before you take the ... Read More
Nurse from Non Eu in the Netherlands by Mkarine
Hello is there someone Who is from non Eu country and work as Nurse here in the Netherlands? I would like to know where you send the diploma for recognition? Can you give more info about the Akv test and BI exams?
Hi Mkarine, Im at the same situation with you.. if you are a nurse from your country and you want to apply it here in the netherlands you have to submit it first to the IDW (Internationale Diplomawaardering) there they will evaluate your diploma to ... Read More
Facilitation Visa Rejected by Torenceraf
Hi Everyone!!! My facilitation visa was recently rejected and I wanted to know if anyone can help me out with providing more information. Back in November, I submitted my documents to VFS in Dubai but just got my passport back and the reason for ...
Are we talking about “my parents moving here in the netherlands for good”? Or only for short period of time? Read More
Applying for Dutch citizenship with the new 2022 law by Medelinaaaa
Hello everybody! As you might know , the law will be changed on 1st January 2022 and the level for Inburgering exams will be changed from A2 to B2. Maybe someone knows more about this or is in the same situation as me . The question is , if you ...
According to the IND the level A2 to B1 is not yet implemented. It is still a plan. Read More
MVV BASISINBURGERING EXAM exam..looking for tips to pass by Heart09
Hi my name is Heart. I'm currently living here in Rotterdam but I'm going back to my country in Philippines to take the exam on October. At the moment I'm studying Dutch on my own. Is there anyone that can give me some tips how's ...
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Facilitation Visa Rejected by Torenceraf
Hi Everyone!!! My facilitation visa was recently rejected and I wanted to know if anyone can help me out with providing more information. Back in November, I submitted my documents to VFS in Dubai but just got my passport back and the reason for ...
Is it possible to petition family members to come here in the Netherlands? Aside from spouse/children? That sounds new to me..hmmm..im interested. Never heard about it nor read in the IND website. Enlighten me please…. Read More