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Living in the Arnhem – Nijmegen region (NL)

The Arnhem — Nijmegen region is a great place to live! On the one hand the area has a rich history, while on the other it's a continuous source of innovation. And all that historic and modern relevance is situated in a lush green environment. What more could you want?

Where can we help you with?
Do you need help? Do you need help? In order to assist expats upon arrival and during their first months in the Netherlands, a distinctive collaboration has been set up between The Life Net and private service providers. This Partnership Program redirects expats to reliable service providers in a wide variety of expat-related sectors, including: Formalities, Housing, Taxation, Finance & Insurance, Education & Careers, Personal & Social Needs, and Culture & Leisure.
Official procedures Official procedures If you're coming to the Netherlands to live here, there are various procedures you need to consider. Certain things are the same for every resident, like the mandatory basic insurance and municipal registration, while others might differ per municipality. We're also going to give you some information on different types of insurance in the Netherlands, as there are quite a few. Most of these are not mandatory, but some of them are highly practical and you should at least consider them.
Healthcare system Healthcare system The Netherlands has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. All residents of the Netherlands have access to this healthcare. The government regularly checks whether the quality standards are met, whether it's accessible to everyone and whether it's affordable for everyone.
Educational system Educational system If you are coming over to work in the Arnhem - Nijmegen area, you might want to bring your family. You will find the Netherlands provides excellent education for children as well as great options for childcare.
Culture & leisure Culture & leisure Learn all about the Dutch Liberation of 1944-1945, experience Nijmegen the way a Roman citizen would, plunge into Burgers’ Ocean, visit a museum or indulge in a wellness experience. You can find the region’s best attractions here.
Get in touch with locals Get in touch with locals We've compiled as much information for your as possible. Still, it might be nice to get in touch with people who are in a similar situation as yourself. How did they take care of certain affairs when they moved to the Netherlands? To easily connect with these people, we've created a Facebook community. Here, anyone can pose questions regarding the goings-on in our region.
Practical Information You are going to be living in our beautiful part of the Netherlands. Here is what you need to know when it comes to acquiring a visa for staying in the country, Dutch residence permits, dealing with the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service, insurance and municipal registration. Nobody likes formalities, but we will help you find the relevant information regarding living in the Arnhem - Nijmegen area!

Events

16May
Introduction to the Netherlands course
30May
Housing Event Nijmegen 18.30 - 21.00 h
Do you have questions still unanswered, want to meet other students or looking for housing? Contact your peers and let them help you!

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