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South African Expats
Guides for South African expats in the Netherlands, from moving and settling in to finding a taste of home. Survival guides for new arrivals, plus where to buy boerewors, biltong and koeksisters in Amsterdam, Haarlem and beyond.
How to get permanent residence or Dutch citizenship, the proposed change from 5 to 10 years, dual nationality, and what it means for South Africans.…
The best ways to learn Dutch as an expat: courses, apps, free resources like the Taalhuis, language levels, the NT2 exam and inburgering explained.…
Dutch income tax for expats explained: the 2027 tax rates, tax credits, your payslip, the M form, the tax return deadline and the 30% ruling.…
How Dutch healthcare works for expats: registering with a huisarts, the eigen risico in 2026 and 2027, emergencies, what is covered and medicine.…
How to find a job in the Netherlands as an expat: sectors that are hiring, where to look, Dutch CVs and interviews, contracts, salaries and visas.…
How the Dutch highly skilled migrant permit works: 2026 salary thresholds, recognised sponsors, costs, family, the MVV and how long it takes.…
The best cities to live in the Netherlands for South Africans and expats: Amsterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Eindhoven and more, with 2026 rents.…
King's Day 2027 is on Tuesday 27 April, the King's 60th birthday. Where to go, how the vrijmarkt works, Haarlem and Zandvoort, and SA Freedom Day.…
Everything you need to move from South Africa to the Netherlands: visas, BSN, banking, housing, schools, pets, health insurance and settling in.…
How to bring your dog or cat from South Africa to the Netherlands: microchip, rabies titre test, the 3 month wait, health certificate, flights and costs.…