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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
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?
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 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’)
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 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 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
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
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
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
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)
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
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 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
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?
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
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
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 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 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
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
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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