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IamExpat: Join the IamExpat Fair in The Hague this autumn

The IamExpat Fair on 4 November 2023 at the Grote Kerk, The Hague, is an exciting chance for internationals to find everything they need in one place, on one day. Featuring more exhibitors than ever before, this year’s IamExpat Fair will be the biggest ever...

Taking the plunge

For many Dutch people, swimming comes as second nature. It’s a skill they learn at a young age, much like riding a bike, and is one they’ll never forget. But what if you didn’t learn to swim as a child? Perhaps more than in many...

To Rent or to Buy? (That is the Question)

These Face2Face interviews conducted by Tasneem Hatimbhai look at two perspectives of buying or renting a home in the Netherlands. Internationals have similar as well as very different considerations about renting or buying a home than a Dutch family would. The many variables include: estimated...

Feeling at home in The British School community

Anyone who has moved, or joined a new school, will remember that unmistakable feeling of being new. It can be an exciting time, but like all adventures, there can be challenges, too.

Mind the gap in residence permit

When it comes to migration law, following the correct process is the best way to prevent problems. One common problem is a residence gap; an interruption of your continuous stay in the Netherlands. In practice, once you have a residence gap the damage is done;...