The Netherlands

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Why the Netherlands?

An ever-popular destination for expats, The Netherlands offer a great quality of life, especially for immigrants who enjoy cafés, canals, and cycling. Amsterdam gets idealized for its cosmopolitan sights and lax drug laws, but every city here offers stellar public transportation options. Dutch bike culture is alive and well, making car ownership less necessary than in the US. Most locals speak excellent English, although some Dutch may be expected at work, in financial transactions, or to really get close to your Dutch friends. High housing demand drives up rental prices in the cities, compounding the burden of an average 30 percent tax rate, but the quality of education, access to healthcare, and progressive values make it worthwhile to those who love it.

Michelle buys a bike in the Netherlands on the DAFT visa

Your Guide to the Netherlands

During your one-hour session, Michelle will help you create a checklist of things you will need to do before you move to the Netherlands. She shares her experience with the DAFT visa path, too, demonstrating what a common visa path may look like. Michelle can match you with the right resources to make your dream of moving to the Netherlands a dream come true. You don’t need to speak Dutch to book your consultation now :)

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The Netherlands at a Glance

Cost-Of-Living:
Top 25%

Ranks Highly For:
Raising Kids

Ranks Highly For:
LGBTQIA

Ranks Highly For:
Studying Abroad

Healthcare Ranking:
Top 10%

Infrastructure Ranking:
Top 10%

Government Style:
Full Democracy

Mostly Legal: Gay Marriage, Gambling, Guns, Pot, Abortion

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