Hot Links

Life in Holland

InterNations is the biggest global networking site for expats of various nationalities and their family members. This is the link to THE HAGUE expats community.

Simply Amsterdam		An internet guide for the independent traveller.
Dutch News		Local Dutch News in English.
Anglo Info		AngloINFO in the Netherlands has 1000s of listings of local businesses and organisations, essential practical reference information, a local What's On Guide, Classifieds & Discussions and much, much more!
Expatica		News and information for the international community.
The Hague Online		Dutch news and views for the international community.
Gemeente Den Haag		Information from the City Hall in The Hague.
American Women's Club of The Hague		The American Women's Club of The Hague is your home away from home. Come in for an introduction to the club, meet many other Americans and expats, visit their library and gift shop, check out their events calendar and much, much more!
Holland.com		Dutch Bureau of Tourism & Conventions.
Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut		Weather in the Netherlands.
Amsterdam Dental		Native English speaking dentists from NYC. Most highly recommended by expats. They provide general dentistry, invisalign, lingual braces and implants. If you want to smile better for your job interviews, Dr Thomas Tsang is a participating member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Real Estate - Estate Agents

Frisia Makelaars

Frisia offers customers the full Estate Agent Consultancy service. Their package of services includes: advice, rentals, buying and selling of properties, financial services, and valuations.

Simply Amsterdam		A great site to find rentals in Amsterdam.
funda		Website for both rental and buying property in The Netherlands.
Housing Online		Website for both rental and buying property in The Netherlands - offices located in Amsterdam.
Mie-Lan Kok Estate Agency		Estate Agency for expats, specialises in property purchase in the Amsterdam-Haarlem-Hoofddorp region.
Enormo		Real estate website with properties for rent and sale in The Netherlands.

Trovit

Trovit is a search engine for classified ads.

Removal Companies

KHZ Movers		The largest independent international removal company in the Netherlands.
Royal de Gruijter & Co.		De Gruijter is specialised in international moving. They combine a history of 125 years of experience with high level service, with personal attention and a global network. This has resulted into a most reliable reputation and extensive know how about everything that is important with respect to a carefree international move.

Finance

Expat Finance		Independent Financial Planning for Internationals. Includes Savings, Investments, Retirement Planning and Mortgages.

Career Coaching & Personal Development

OrangeExpats

Career Coaching & Personal Development. Elevate your career to a next level, achieve your personal best and make the most of your expat experience!

Books on Holland

Xpat.nl		The Holland Handbook.
Here's Holland		All in one guide to travel and life in Holland.

Expat Shopping

Kelly Expat Shopping		The Hague
Thomas Green		The Hague
Distant Brits		Internet shopping service for English products i.e., Tescos!
Food Village		Schiphol Airport food from all countries.
The British Store		British food - Amsterdam
IKEA		Swedish food
Arkwrights		British food - Amsterdam

Civil Service English-Language Information

Werk.nl		The website has an English section called "Working in the Netherlands for Foreign resident".
Ministry of Justice		Ministry of Justice (in English).
The Dutch Tax Authority Tax Department		Very useful for downloading tax forms and understanding the Dutch tax structure.
Work permits and working in Holland		Information regarding working in The Netherlands.
Overheid		A guide for websites of all Dutch governmental institutions on the internet and the documentation available from the authorities in The Netherlands.
UWV		UWV - Dutch Social Administration: i.e. social welfare, unemployment benefit, incapacity benefit and maternity leave payments.

City Information

Amsterdam		This website in Dutch & English providing information about Amsterdam.
Simply Amsterdam		An information site with a listing of flats and notice boards where queries/comments can be posted.
The Hague		Dutch & English site provides information about The Hague.
The Dutch National Library		The Koninklijke Bibliothee, National Library of the Netherlands, gives everyone access to the knowledge and culture of the past and the present by providing high-quality services for research, study and cultural experience.
Dutch Road Sign and Regulations		For all the Dutch road signs and regulations please visit this website from the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management.

Embassies

For a complete Embassy listing please check your telephone directory or www.detelefoongids.nl

The Canadian Embassy
The Australian Embassy
The New Zealand Embassy
The British Embassy
The Irish Embassy
The South African Embassy

Expat Websites & Publications

Dutch News		Local Dutch News in English.
Xpat.nl
Expatica
Just Landed
ACCESS
The Hague Online
The Holland Times
Amsterdam Weekly

Travel in the Netherlands

9292ov		Public transport route planner
NS		Dutch trains
ANWB		Dutch motoring organisation