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Expats - Living in Amsterdam / Netherlands
Amsterdam has a large international community with expats from all over the globe. Foreigners come here for a variety of reasons - whether moving for a job or looking for work, taking up studies, starting a business, having a relationship with a Dutch partner and so on. It is possible to survive using English and without speaking Dutch - but it does help to learn some of the language and this will also help your work prospects. |
Many companies such as KPMG, Nike and Cisco Systems have large headquarters in
Netherlands; whilst big Dutch multi-nationals ING, ABN-Amro, Philips, Shell have
a significant presence. Note that if you don't have an EU passport you will need
to get a work permit. |
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Here are some tips and advice if you are considering 'going Dutch' on a more permanent basis.
Finding a Job in Netherlands - A local recruitment specialist tells us how to go about finding a job in Amsterdam or Holland...
Finding a Flat / Appartment for Rent in Amsterdam - The challenge of searching for a place to live in the city...
Buying a House / Flat in the Amsterdam area - Guide to property purchase...
How To Open a Dutch Bank Account - Essential if you want to live, work in Netherlands...
Taxation in Netherlands - A brief guide to Dutch tax...
Healthcare in the Netherlands - An overview of healthcare in the country...
Prices & Earnings in Amsterdam - Cost of living and wage levels...
Cost of Living in Amsterdam / Netherlands - Prices for food and drink items at the supermarket...
If you are looking for a social expat network in Amsterdam and meeting new people then consider joining Cosmo-Polite run by Kira Nijenhuis. Membership is just €15 per month and Kira organises many different events for internationals.
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