Since the early 1900s the Elfstendentocht were held in the Netherlands. When the ice is thick enough a 200 km long ice skating tour is organized in Friesland. Over the years this event has developed into upscale event where more then 20,000 people participate in. The...

Many official organisations, such as the government, require you to use DigiD. For most expats this is something completely new and there remains a big question mark above their head. To get DigiD you must first acquire a username and a password. With these you can...

This time a year is the time for Carnival, and the ultimate opportunity to celebrate and experience the Dutch atmosphere as an expat. Carnival is celebrated mainly in the southern part of the Netherlands (below the rivers Maas, Waal and Rijn). Some cities have...

Everyone in the Netherlands, including expatriates, pay income tax. During the course of the year, this is paid by/through either the employer or by a provisional tax assessment. You might receive a letter from the tax authority, requiring you to declare your taxes....

In 2004, the Netherlands is made happy with a new dating program on television. It is something that fits perfectly with the Netherlands: Single peasants looking for their ideal partner. Peasant seeks for woman is broadcasted every year on the ‘’Nederland 1’’ on the...

On January 1, 2020 the IND published the new salary requirements for qualifying as a highly skilled migrant. The salary requirements as stated by the WML (statutory minimum wage) will be adjusted and published by the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment twice a...