Serge Gerritsma
DAFT Treaty permit - Residency as an American national in the Netherlands: Harder than ever?
If you want to obtain a residence permit in the Netherlands, and you hold a US passport, you have a head start compared to people with...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Oct 5
- 3 min
3 tips for moving to your new home in the Netherlands
As you prepare to move into your new home and immerse yourself in the rich culture and scenic landscapes of the Netherlands, it's only...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Sep 17
- 1 min
Becoming an entrepreneur in the Netherlands
Some people prefer to be their own boss. If you are one of them, you are in luck because the Netherlands is well known for its excellent...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Aug 26
- 2 min
Partner Visa - Many people move to the Netherlands each year to join partners and family members.
Who can move to the Netherlands to join family? Who does not need a family visa to move to the Netherlands? All EU/EFTA citizens can move...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Aug 23
- 1 min
House prices to fall 5% this year, 3% in 2024: ABN Amro
ABN Amro economists expect the number of people buying and selling houses to continue to fall in 2024, despite the recent uptick in...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Investors withdrawing from Dutch housing market
Investors are withdrawing from the Dutch housing market, buying far fewer homes than four years ago. That is good news for people looking...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 14
- 3 min
FOUR LEGAL DIFFERENCES YOU NEED TO CONSIDER WHEN RELOCATING TO THE NETHERLANDS
Relocating to any country is a big step. Aside from all the cultural differences and language barriers the way the legal system and...
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 9
- 4 min
Going local: Dutch public schools for expat families
There are long waiting lists for international schools in Amsterdam. But for expat families, local Dutch schools are an option, too....
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 4
- 2 min
The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (also known as DAFT or Dutch American Residency Treaty)
The DAFT-Visa is an agreement between the United States of America and The Netherlands signed into law at The Hague on March 27, 1956....
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Serge Gerritsma
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Moving to The Netherlands - rent or buy a home?
Expats are not always sure how long they will stay in one place or country. This makes it important to to think carefully about buying or...
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