New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023

Hi Everyone,

I am Becka,

I am an American that was relocated here for a job 23 years ago by a Dutch company and stayed.

Since then, I have become a (naturalized) Dutch citizen (keeping my American citizenship!), and a few years ago, I took an early retirement, so I am here ... for the duration.

AUB!

Welcome on board 🤗

Hope to see more post from you about your knowledge and experiences.

Hello guys,

I wanted to say hello to all the members here, particularly any expats and runners here in the Netherlands. I arrived here to give love a go and I ended up getting married with 3 awesome kids. I worked initially as a lecturer before moving into tech with my own startup. Anyway, I've been here in the Netherlands for a bit but wanted to broaden my network with expat.com.

Nice to meet you all. -M

I am from Egypt and I wish to live and work there in the hope that I will find a work contract in this place

Can someone help me with the ***

Hello Basem Shawqy,

Welcome on board !

For a good start on the forum, I recommend that you read the articles of the Living in the Netherlands guide for expats, in particular articles on visa and work.

You may also create your CV in the Jobs in Netherlands section of the website.

All the best

Bhavna

hello,

I’m Wayne, English, planning to retire to NL to be with my partner of 12 years. We have an apartment in Rijswijk near Den Haag. I am applying for the verblijfsvergunning (residency) but I think I will have to remain a UK resident due to NL approach to foreign pension tax. This means I’ll have to limit the duration of my stays in NL which is sad for us.

I am busy learning the Dutch language and renovating out apartment.

I look forward to sharing and hearing of other expat’s experiences of coming to NL.

beste

Wayne

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 on your expat projects in the Netherlands if you are planning to move there.

It will enable us to help you better but above all to wish you a warm welcome.

Welcome on board!
-@Julien

Hello Wayne!

Welcome to Expat.com !

Thank you for your introduction. It lets members know a little more about you and your expectations.

If you have any specific questions or need information about living in the Netherlands or any other aspect of your expat experience, feel free to open a new topic on the Netherlands forum

Best of luck with your residency application and your future endeavors in the Netherlands!

Bhavna

@Julien

I want to start staffing in netherlands, could you please suggest best agancy in there.

Hi all,

Glad to be here! Just about to land! I'm a single female looking for a long-term living place, preferably sharing with 1/2 roommates. I prefer quiet and clean, no smoking, quite introverted but enjoy outdoor stuff! I value diversities and being spontaneous, have been working with music/arts related, I can teach you music if you want ahaha (Won't make any noise at home!) The point of life is all about making a difference every day to me, do you agree?! Any good news I'm willing to hear from you guys! Don't hesitate to contact me ASAP. Thx a lot!!

Btw, looking for job referring as well, Marketing/Communication prefered, music/arts/tech/ecommerce industry.

Hello Starlett H,

Welcome to Expat.com

First of all, I recommend taking a look at the Living in the Netherlands guide for expats, which offers a wealth of valuable articles to assist you in your settlement process.

The guide covers various topics that can be highly beneficial as you navigate your new life there.

Have you decided on a specific region? Where are you considering relocating to?

For housing, I suggest posting an advert in the Housing in the Netherlands section, where you are more likely to find suitable options.

When it comes to job opportunities, it would be advantageous to create your CV in the dedicated Jobs in the Netherlands section.

All the best,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Hi all,

I’m a Dutch Resident and my British national partner is trying to move to the Netherlands. So far we’ve been applying to a multitude of jobs to get a company to sponsor but it seems almost impossible to get a work permit this way. It seems like you need a residence permit to get a work permit, but to get a work permit you need to be a resident. We’ve been looking into the option of me being a sponsor for him, but even though he’s making enough income, I’m the one who has to provide that. I’m still a student so obviously this isn’t an option either. Which just makes it very tedious to find a company willing to hire him. It’s so weird how British people were able to just move and work 2 years ago and now it’s impossible.

hello, I am Yusuf, I want to work in the Netherlands, I am an earthquake victim, it has a great effect on the job, please help me, thank you, best regards

@hdijkstra2000

Because they're out of Europe, my friend

Hi all,
I’m a Dutch Resident and my British national partner is trying to move to the Netherlands. So far we’ve been applying to a multitude of jobs to get a company to sponsor but it seems almost impossible to get a work permit this way. It seems like you need a residence permit to get a work permit, but to get a work permit you need to be a resident. We’ve been looking into the option of me being a sponsor for him, but even though he’s making enough income, I’m the one who has to provide that. I’m still a student so obviously this isn’t an option either. Which just makes it very tedious to find a company willing to hire him. It’s so weird how British people were able to just move and work 2 years ago and now it’s impossible.
-@hdijkstra2000

Hiring foreign people is only possible if you have high skills that's hardly to find amongst the Dutch. Therefore the company needs to proof to the IND that the did all the needful to hire a Dutch employee but didn't succeed.

After all, the Dutch people comes first and if they don't are successful they can search abroad. Not every company can do that by the way.

As you already mentioned: since you are a student and assuming you're don't meet the financial requirements you can't support your partner in a financial way.

I know it can be hard but hopefully one day it works out 🤞

Yes, this is correct .  I would like to work in the Netherlands but I know it is impossible so I don't care anymore

@hdijkstra2000

Hi,

Yes, seems like just yesterday, The UK was part of the EU.

Yes, like Primadonna said, a Dutch company can only hire a non-eu person if itś a scarce resource sort of job. This means they cannot find a Dutch or EU candidate to do the job. These jobs are mainly in the IT sector, although there are other positions out there .. just not that many.

I am American and was in IT, so that was how a Dutch company brought me over.

You said something odd, though. You said -

'We've been looking into the option of me being a sponsor for him, but even though he's making enough income, I'm the one who has to provide that.´

So what do you mean by  'even though he's making enough income'? Is he already working, or was this just a misstatement?

Hi All,

I will be at there soon, will drop the msg once I reach.

Till then, keep posting msgs here, we can build the nice community of friends here

Cheers,

Sohan

sohankabra... I wish you a happy stay there my friend.May you rest in peace.. Pray for me to get work visa there 😉😉😉

Sohan...sohan...sohan 👍

@Becka A. I agree with your opinion.  This is what I meant, so I said that I am not interested, because I am from a country outside the European Union, and I hope to find my job in the Netherlands, but there is a priority that I respect for the Dutch in whatever work it is.😉

Hello all,

I am an American looking into moving to the Netherlands as part of DAFT. I look forward to interacting with you !

Mallobean

Hello and welcome on board @ Mallobean

In which part of the Netherlands are you moving to ?

Regards

Bhavna

Hi everyone! So happy I found this thread!

My wife and I are moving to Rotterdam in the next few months from the US. She was recruited by a Dutch company, so thankfully I will be able to kind of piggyback off of her highly skilled migrant visa and permit, and won't have to obtain any further sponsorship.

@mark547 Hi Dear,

Since when i am a waiter in the hotel I started loving dutch people hence they were very generous to me, Now I wanted to come to netherlands for work and settle , but I dont know how to proceed and come to netherland.

Many imigration agencies are trying to take money 99% they are fake..please guide me brother how to come...presently I am working in a hotel Oman as Hotel Manager.

@Anslam Hello and welcome

Please read the Living in the Netherlands guide for expats to know how you can get a job and visa.

I am not sure that you will qualify for a visa for a waiter job though.

Regards

Bhavna

@Julien hello

Thank you for giving me this wonderful opportunity to introduce my self to you I am Fatoumatta Touray I'm 18years old I'm living in Gambia i graduated this year

I am looking for a job

I wish to work in your country ,contributing to the betterment of my work place and society

I am a self motivated ,and discipline

Thank you I will be really happy to see your reply

Hello,

I am a woman living in Arnhem. I would like to meet Russian people to learn their language.

hello I am interested in working with plants, it would be nice to know what kind of employees you are looking for and what the requirements would be. I could start working from the beginning of October. I am from Lithuania. I am 46 years old, I served in the National Guard for 25 years, and now I have been working with plants for 2 years.

@Marijonas76 Hello and welcome !

Please note that members are in the same position as you are !

Most members are looking for jobs. I would invite you to create your CV in the Jobs in Netherlands section to put forward your skills to potential employers who might visit the website.

Regards

Bhavna

Hello,
I am a woman living in Arnhem. I would like to meet Russian people to learn their language.


-@Birdontree

Hello and welcome !

Are you looking to meet Russians in Arnhem ? Try posting an advert in the Language classes in the Netherlands section of the website. You might come across natives offering russian classes.

All the best

Bhavna

I am an Indian and highly skilled carpenter with over 20 years of experience in construction and hotel maintenance across India, Mauritius, Seychelles, Qatar, and currently based in Saudi Arabia. I bring a proven track record of delivering high-quality craftsmanship and dedication to every project. Eager to explore new opportunities and contribute my expertise to your team. Please consider me for any relevant positions. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Greetings everyone,

I'm Chakit, and I've long harbored a dream of residing in the beautiful city of Amsterdam. While I'm currently uncertain about the specific path I want to pursue, I'm enthusiastically on the lookout for any opportunities that come my way. I hold a degree in engineering, and I'm excited to explore the possibilities that Amsterdam has to offer. If anyone has advice, suggestions, or insights about making a life in Amsterdam or finding opportunities in this dream city, I would greatly appreciate your input. Thank you!

hello everyone,

Welcome on board @ swamis054 and Chakit Bhandari,

For a good start on the forum, I would suggest that you read the Living in the Netherlands guide for expats to gather as much information as possible on work and visa.

Should you have any questions, feel free to open your own topic on the forum.

Regards

Bhavna

Hello everyone,

I will appreciate if anyone can help with the quickest means to rent an accommodation in the Netherland.

Thank you all.

    Hello everyone,
I will appreciate if anyone can help with the quickest means to rent an accommodation in the Netherland.

Thank you all.
   

    -@abayo41

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

Something like AirBnb?

I hope this helps

Cynic

Expat team

funda.nl is a good site for long-term rentals.

Mike.

Thank you

@Cynic

Hello,

Thank you for your suggestion, I have made an effort base on Airbnb but very limited places. More so. I'm looking for a cheap place.

Thank you.

@Gonzo_hen_hao

I appreciate your info, I'm already on that but not yet secured any.

Thank you.

    @Cynic
Hello,
Thank you for your suggestion, I have made an effort base on Airbnb but very limited places. More so. I'm looking for a cheap place.

Thank you.
   

    -@abayo41

Yeah well, you did ask for the quickest, not the cheapest; you also didn't say where and when I checked your forum information it says you want to live in Portugal!

Anyway, in general, rental property in the Netherlands is always in short supply and thus always expensive, especially in tourist and student places.

@Julien

Hi , I am Bilal

I am from Türkiye. I am mechanical engineer . I have 1.5 years of experience .

I am currently working as a project engineer in a company producing aviation compound.

I know how to use Solidworks, Autocad and SAP Bussines one programme.

I am looking for a job from Netherlands