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Information for Ukrainian refugees

Information for Ukrainian refugees

офіційна інформація – українська нижче The official pages for Ukrainian refugees in NL with rules and info regarding: registration work medical support education RefugeeHelp is the recommended source for all information. The page is ... Read More

Rules about work and income

Rules about work and income

1. Status holders (‘statushouders’) As soon as the IND officially gives you the status of “status holder” (statushouder), a Temporary Residence Permit (“asiel voor bepaalde tijd”) will be issued. With this status, you will have the same rights ... Read More

Asylum seeker, refugee, statusholder. What is the difference?

Asylum seeker, refugee, statusholder. What is the difference?

The terms refugee and asylum seeker are often used interchangeably. Who exactly is an asylum seeker? And when is someone a refugee? Take a look here at some of the answers to these questions and other frequently asked questions. Who is an Asylum Read More

Finding work

Finding work

Finding work in the Netherlands Do you want to work in the Netherlands? See the list below for suggestions as to how to find a job in the Netherlands. Temporary and  recruitment agencies The internet Vacancies in newspapersNetwork sites Open ... Read More

Integration (‘inburgeren’)

Integration (‘inburgeren’)

Integrate: how? To integrate, you must learn Dutch. You must then learn how the Dutch people live and work. This is required by the government as indicated in the Civic Integration Act. You take the integration exams after you have learned ... Read More

Finding a house or room in The Netherlands – private sector

Finding a house or room in The Netherlands – private sector

Finding a place to live in The Netherlands can be a tough operation, especially in popular cities. if you satisfy the conditions for social housing, a social house will be provided by a housing association in your municipality, when you receive ... Read More

Housing Associations

Housing Associations

Housing associations In the Netherlands, housing is divided into two sectors: social housing and the free sector (private housing). Social housing in the Netherlands is mostly meant for people with lower incomes. Conditions applicable to ... Read More

About networking

About networking

Learning the Dutch language and culture and integrating in the Dutch society and labor market can take a lot of time, however there are ways to reduce that effort Understanding Your Network Each and every one of us has a large network of ... Read More

Volunteer work – rules and compensation

Volunteer work – rules and compensation

Are asylum seekers and status holders allowed to do volunteer work? Volunteer work is a welcome way to spend the day for asylum seekers and status holders. It is also an easy way to get to know what it is like to work in the Netherlands. ... Read More

Starting your own business

Starting your own business

Becoming an entrepreneur in the Netherlands can be a great alternative to being an employee for an employer. How to set up a business in the Netherlands There are several administrative issues you need to take care of when setting up a ... Read More

Save money on your phone and provider

Save money on your phone and provider

When you get to the Netherlands and there are many things you need to organize. One of those things is getting a mobile phone and mobile phone provider as this is part of our “basic needs”. In The Netherlands there are many mobile providers you ... Read More

Legal matters- Housing (tenancy agreements)

Legal matters- Housing (tenancy agreements)

Rented housing Both social and private (non-subsidised) housing can be rented in the Netherlands. Rules apply to both the tenant and the housing association or landlord. They cover security of tenure, rent, rent increases, maintenance, service ... Read More

The Dutch school system

The Dutch school system

Dutch public education is of a very high standard, and only a very small proportion of pupils attend private schools. There are three types of education: public, private and special education. The difference is that public schools receive ... Read More

Are asylum seekers and status holders allowed to intern or gain work experience?

Are asylum seekers and status holders allowed to intern or gain work experience?

Are asylum seekers and status holders allowed to intern or perform a work experience placement? Asylum seekers are allowed to intern if their procedure has been running for at least six months. When your procedure has not started yet and during ... Read More

Studies and education – Frequently asked questions

Studies and education – Frequently asked questions

Not all refugees will be able to work right away. Most of them will have to study first. For adolescent and adult refugees vocational or higher education is the most logical choice. In that way they can obtain a diploma that will help them with ... Read More

How to find a study?

How to find a study?

Study in Holland is an initiative of Nuffic to promote and inform students worldwide about Dutch higher education. Study in Holland is the official starting point for all international students who are considering Holland as a study destination. Read More

Diploma evaluation

Diploma evaluation

What is a credential evaluation? A credential evaluation is a written statement, which indicates the value of a foreign diploma or study programme in the Netherlands. It contains a comparison of a foreign diploma or study programme with the ... Read More

Dutch higher education system

Dutch higher education system

The Netherlands has a binary higher education system. Binary in this context means there are two types of higher education: research-oriented and profession-oriented: Research-oriented education (wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO) is traditionally ... Read More

Minimum wage

Minimum wage

Minimum wage All employees aged between 23 and state pension age are entitled to the statutory minimum wage. This is the minimum you must receive if you work. Younger employees (15 to 22) are entitled to the minimum youth wage. The minimum wage ... Read More

Asylum procedure

Asylum procedure

Asylum seekers may be given asylum in the Netherlands if they need protection from persecution in their own country on religious or ethnic grounds, for instance. The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) assesses whether an asylum seeker ... Read More

Opleiding, studie en diploma’s – ondersteuning en organisaties

Opleiding, studie en diploma’s – ondersteuning en organisaties

Vluchtelingen hebben bij het volgen van een opleiding soms extra hulp nodig. Bijvoorbeeld omdat hun buitenlandse diploma in Nederland niet erkend wordt. Bekijk hier bij welke instanties u terecht kunt als u vluchtelingen wilt helpen bij het ... Read More

Comparing Dutch internet and television providers

Comparing Dutch internet and television providers

When you get a house in the Netherlands and there are many things you need to organize. One of those things is getting an internet and television connection as they are part of our “basic needs”. In The Netherlands there are many internet and ... Read More

More information

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