Living in Netherlands
Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Amsterdam
Currency
EUR
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Netherlands.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Netherlands
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Netherlands
Monthly costs
Amsterdam
Rent (center)
1,800 EUR/mo
Groceries
350 EUR/mo
Transport
100 EUR/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,450 EUR/mo
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Work permits
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Highly Skilled Migrant Visa (Kennismigrant)
Duration: Up to 5 years, renewable
Workers with a job offer from a recognized sponsor meeting salary threshold
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EU Blue Card
Duration: Up to 4 years
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a degree and high-salary job offer
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Orientation Year Visa (Zoekjaar)
Duration: 1 year
Recent graduates of Dutch or top-ranked international universities
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Self-Employment Visa
Duration: 2 years, renewable
Entrepreneurs scoring sufficient points on Dutch business criteria
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
37% – 50%
Social Security (Employee)
0.2765%
Combined rate in box 1 includes income tax and social insurance premiums. Employee contributions include pension and disability.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Netherlands. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Netherlands eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Privacy
NordVPN
Stay secure on public WiFi in Netherlands and access services from home.
Get NordVPN →Language
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