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Applying the anonymous rate

Are you an employer and are you hiring new staff? Your new employee must provide you with certain information on the first working day, such as the citizen service number (BSN). Do you not receive the citizen service number from your employee, or do they not have one? According to the main rule,...

Updates on Ukraine

On this page, you can find information for Ukrainian refugees....

Help, I’ve Been Dutchified!

It’s an unavoidable inevitability when living abroad, away from your own culture and language: after a certain amount of time, you realise you’ve started to adopt some habits and customs from your new country. Or perhaps - even worse - you don’t realise you’ve changed until you finally go back to...

Some Practical Information About Secondary School

Will your child start secondary school in the Netherlands soon? Here you can find some practical information to help you navigate this new world. Every secondary school arranges things in their own way, so always double check the information on the school’s website and in the school guide (school...

Switching Health Insurance: How Does It Work?

As a resident of the Netherlands, you have the option to change your health insurance plan once a year during the “switching season.” This period runs from mid-November to the end of December. What kind of insurance plan best suits you depends on your personal situation, budget and preferences. T...

Financial Security- But How? 9 Tips for Saving in the New Year

In today's fast-paced world, saving money can sometimes feel like an overwhelming challenge. With rising costs of living, student loans, and unexpected expenses, it can be tough to put aside a portion of your income for the future. However, building good financial habits doesn't have to be a daun...

National and Public Holidays

Public Holidays The Netherlands boasts a diverse array...

Antecedents certificate: How important is it actually?

If you apply for a regular residence permit for the Netherlands, the Dutch government wants to verify whether you pose a danger to the public order and security in the Netherlands. To check this, it is mandatory to fill in an antecedents certificate with every application for a regular residence...

Start Your Tax Return: A Guide for Expats in the Netherlands

Tax season is here! Whether you're filing your Dutch tax return for the first time or are an experienced expat taxpayer, understanding the system can help you optimize your return. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of this season. The Dutch tax system: a quick overview The Netherl...

Death

A brief overview dealing with death in the Netherlands....

Feeling Lonely? How About Volunteering?

We are all having our moments of feeling lonely. Moving home and settling in a new country can be stressful and comes with lots of challenges. Language barriers and cultural adjustments don’t make it sometime easy to make new friends. If you are looking to overcome those feeling of isolation and...

The Netherlands New Immigration Pilot

DAFT Visa Pilot Program The Dutch American Friendship Treaty (DAFT) visa offers U.S. and Japanese entrepreneurs a streamlined path to reside and work in the Netherlands. As of April 1, 2024, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has introduced a temporary pilot program to expedite the...

Managing Finances After a Loss

In many households, one partner takes the lead in managing day-to-day finances—paying the bills, handling taxes, overseeing investments or pensions. That arrangement works fine, until it suddenly doesn’t. We often meet surviving partners—intelligent, capable people—who find themselves overwhelme...

Are Health Costs Deductible?

Did you incur health costs? They might be deductible! Did you incur health costs? In some cases health costs are deductible. However, you have to meet several requirements when you want to declare your health costs in your tax return. On this page, we will explain which requirements you should f...

Housing for Students

Are you looking for accomodation? Explore the housing options in the Leiden region....

ACCESS Stories

“A story's most important function is to remind us we are not alone in the world." Christine Hennebury There seems to be a perception that a relocation takes about 3-4 months, the time required to arrive, and (on paper) do the paperwork to start working, school etc., open a bank account, settl...

Help! I’ve arrived in Leiden. What now?

Welcome to Ruth's Corner, a monthly column curated by our helpdesk professional Ruth to share with you her experience and expertise! This month it's all about new arrivals. When I first landed in the Netherlands 18 years ago with my family, I found myself feeling a little lost and overwhelmed, I...

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