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Working & settling in the Netherlands.

Honest, practical guides for internationals — visa sponsorship, the job hunt, the paperwork, and life once you land.

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The struggle of finding a sponsored job — and how to beat it

Why so many internationals spend months applying to companies that legally can't hire them, and a simple system to focus only on employers that can sponsor.

8 min read · Job search
Guide

Working in the Netherlands: a starter guide for internationals

Visas, recognised sponsors, salary thresholds and how the Dutch job market actually works.

6 min read · Updated 2026
Visas

What is an IND recognised sponsor?

Who can sponsor a work visa, how the public register works, and why it matters for your search.

4 min read · Visas
Money

The 30% ruling, explained simply

The tax break for skilled migrants — who qualifies, what it's worth, and how to check eligibility.

5 min read · Money
Visas

The orientation year (zoekjaar): your year to find work

How recent graduates can stay and job-hunt in the Netherlands — and how to make the year count.

6 min read · Visas
Moving

Your first 30 days in the Netherlands: a checklist

BSN, bank account, housing, health insurance and the bike — the practical setup, in order.

7 min read · Moving
Job search

How to write a CV that lands sponsored interviews

What Dutch recruiters look for, what to cut, and how to signal you're worth sponsoring.

5 min read · Job search

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