Introduction to basic necessities, food, housing and transportation after immigrating to the Netherlands

# Netherlands Immigration # Introduction The phenomenon of immigrating to the Netherlands has become more and more common in recent years. After immigrating to the Netherlands, many people will be concerned about how life is like when immigrating to the Netherlands. Let us answer your questions!

1. Introduction to basic necessities, food, housing and transportation after immigrating to the Netherlands

Accommodation: The Netherlands has a developed tourism industry, and hotels of different grades are located throughout the country. No matter how much money you have, you can find a hotel that suits you. The rent in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht is relatively expensive, but many first-class institutions are concentrated here.

Diet: The Dutch have a rich breakfast, including bread, butter, cheese, milk, yogurt, ham, eggs, orange juice, and coffee; the content of lunch is similar to breakfast, except that soup or snacks are added; 15 :00-16:00 is afternoon tea time; dinner is the most formal of the three meals, usually a hot meal of meat and vegetables cooked together, plus potatoes.

Dutch cuisine is usually advertised as having "mother's taste". Comparable examples include green bean soup, red cabbage pudding, mashed potatoes, kielbasa, boiled cabbage, herring, pancakes, kidney beans and fried bacon, etc.

Shopping: The price of meat in the Netherlands is similar to that in China. 2 pounds of meat is enough to last for a week, and it doesn’t cost much. Especially the Dutch like to eat meat in large or neat pieces, and scattered or small pieces are sold very cheaply. Milk is even cheaper than in China and of good quality, so you can drink more of it. The more expensive ones are vegetables and fruits, which are almost the same price as meat.

Buying clothes in the Netherlands is super cost-effective. Our common brands such as Nike, Esprit, Only, etc. have similar prices to domestic ones, and they are European versions with very new styles and often have discounts. I believe many overseas students will miss the feeling of "shopping" for clothes here. The prices of ordinary cosmetics are the same as in China. The more expensive ones are towels, toothbrushes, washing powder, etc. So, you don’t have to bring cosmetics all the way here. It is recommended that students who wear glasses have a spare pair of glasses, because glasses are very expensive in the Netherlands, even a hundred times as expensive as in China.

Travel: The Netherlands stipulates that those over 18 years old can have a driver's license. Instead of hailing taxis on the road, people get in at designated taxi stands or in front of restaurants, or make reservations by phone in advance. If you want to tip a taxi driver or a restaurant waiter, tip 10% to 15% of your purchase. Cycling paths in the Netherlands are well planned. There are small shops that rent bicycles everywhere for 10 euros per day. Government regulations require that bicycles used at night must have: 1. Front and rear lights; 2. Rear reflectors; 3. Wheel reflective strips. Otherwise, you will be fined if caught by the police. I suggest everyone to be a law-abiding person.

Making friends: Dutch people are straightforward and lovely, so you have to get used to being direct with them. Our Eastern reservations may lead to misunderstandings. If you have any needs or dissatisfaction, please raise it in time so that it can be resolved as soon as possible. When dining or traveling together, even if you are friends, you must remember the "AA system". The Dutch like to spend the night, and cafes are the most popular places for locals. The original wood decoration and the incense-blackened walls are a major feature of the coffee shop.

2. How much do you know about the prerequisites for immigrating to the Netherlands?

The "Dutch Settlement Plan" refers to the investment behavior of a Chinese enterprise (parent company, the same below) setting up a subsidiary (or branch, the same below) in the Netherlands, and allowing the dispatched manager to apply for a high-skilled job in the Netherlands Immigration project residence visa, accompanying family members also obtain residence visas. The five-year residence permit is approved based on the current Immigration Service.

Among all EU members, the Netherlands is currently the country that can issue a one-time five-year residence permit to foreigners.

Immigration application conditions

A. Conditions for the Chinese company where the applicant is located

1. The company has a certain history and has been established for at least two years

2. The registered capital meets the requirements and reaches more than 500,000 yuan

3. The business is in good operating condition and there is no special annual turnover requirement

4. It has a certain business scale

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5. The registered capital of the Dutch subsidiary/branch is not less than 50,000 euros

(The applicant can flexibly spend the registered capital after obtaining the visa)

B .Personal conditions of the applicant

1. Under 55 years old

2. A manager-level manager of the company in the past three years

3. Not a major shareholder of the company

4. College degree or above

3. Naturalization conditions

Over 18 years old;

Must be in the Netherlands before applying for naturalization Have lived in the Kingdom for 5 years (only 3 years for foreigners married to a Dutch citizen). The Kingdom of the Netherlands includes the European part of the Netherlands, Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten, and Saba;

There is no objection to your staying in the Kingdom of the Netherlands indefinitely;

You Have passed the integration test;

You are willing to give up your current nationality after applying to immigrate to the Netherlands;

You are willing to participate in the unified naturalization ceremony and make a statement;

After you In the fourth year before you apply for naturalization, you have not been in jail, been fined for community service, or been fined heavily, and you have not been convicted of a criminal offense.