This time of the year, it is time for Carnival which is 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 Rhine). Some cities...

Crown anniversaries are birthdays that get something extra special because they are special ages that are reached. Crown years or anniversaries are a good time to go the extra mile when it comes to a party or when it comes to giving a nice or special gift. There are...

Once you have settled in the Netherlands, you must subscribe yourself for several insurances. Some of them are mandatory and some of them are optional. The most important insurance is your health insurance. All citizens in the Netherlands are required by law to obtain...

On January 1, 2023 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...

When is it necessary for a highly skilled migrant to leave the Netherlands?For each situation, it depends on when an expat has to leave the Netherlands. Below is an overview of the most common reasons: When the legal residence of the highly skilled migrant has ended,...

It is a typical Dutch trait: just say what you mean. However, in other cultures this bluntness can sometime be seen as rude. A Dutch person likes to give their opinion, solicited or unsolicited. Especially when doing business, the Dutch often go straight to their...