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Netherlands

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Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad

Overview

Capital

Amsterdam

Currency

EUR

Continent

Europe

Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for Netherlands.

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Popular 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

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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

  • Highly Skilled Migrant Visa (Kennismigrant)

    Duration: Up to 5 years, renewable

    Workers with a job offer from a recognized sponsor meeting salary threshold

  • EU Blue Card

    Duration: Up to 4 years

    Highly qualified non-EU workers with a degree and high-salary job offer

  • Orientation Year Visa (Zoekjaar)

    Duration: 1 year

    Recent graduates of Dutch or top-ranked international universities

  • Self-Employment Visa

    Duration: 2 years, renewable

    Entrepreneurs scoring sufficient points on Dutch business criteria

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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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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in EUR with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to Netherlands.

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