....how does that work? i dont know much about what does it take for a foreigner to stay legally there. he and i agreed on he'll help me find a job there too. we dont need to get married or something, its too soon. i'm shy to ask him about this.
2007-06-19 20:09:26 · 11 answers · asked by kaatje 3 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Netherlands
if you want to stay legally in Holland - first thing first you need to apply for resident visa (MVV) at the Netherlands embassy where you come from. Before apply that visa - you have to do exam to prove that you can speak Dutch. After you passed the test, then your boyfriend can start the procedure for you to get a resident visa for Holland.
To find a job for you - what you need is a working permit it's come automatically with your resident visa Not that easy though. But once you're in Holland with the legal document - job will come in the end, in the right time - with a lot of lucks ;)
Beside, you have to attend to inburgering course ( i don't know how long it takes probably 600 hours) otherwise you and your boyfriend have to pay the fine if you didn't take this course.
In this case, you both as a couple need to communicate very well about this matter - he must know exactly what you both should do - step by step. And prepare all the documents together and of course money (getting very expensive). So you both don't have any misunderstanding in the future.
You can come for holiday first - take 3 months tourist visa - see how you feel about living in the strange country as an alien and most important how you can deal with your boyfriend 24/7, if you both don't have any experience before for living together. It's not like holiday - of course and it's a process. Need time to understand each other. Communication is the key!
Good luck
2007-06-20 03:05:55 · answer #1 · answered by Sacha D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an American living in Holland with a Dutch boyfriend. You don't need to be married, just living together. The residency permit process is expensive (840 Euro for the first year, with a 180 Euro renewal for 5 years a year later) and a pain in the butt, so be certain it's what you want. I find the IND website difficult to navigate (and the IND is very inconsistent in how they handle various situations), but I recommend looking through the boards on www.expatica.com -- a lot of helpful people who can give you all the details (and be sure to search the previous posts b/c all of these questions have been asked there 100 times).
2007-06-20 02:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by elysiacb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you wish to stay in the Netherlands for more than three months you will always need a residence permit. You can find everything about staying in Holland at the IND (immigration services). The link below will help you. Here you will find how to apply for a residence permit.
It is varying depending on your situation. Having a job helps, having someone who can vouch for you helps too. You need to apply for a "MVV" (a permit to stay) at a Dutch embassy or consulate in either your country of origin or your country of continuous residence. To do this you will, in most cases, need a sponsor (the referent) in the Netherlands. Having a special skill helps because then your employer will be able to get permission very easy. But a Dutch boyfriend who can pay for your stay helps too.
You can read everything, but you will have to speak with your boyfriend. It is also possible to stay in the Netherlands for less than 3 months. A trial period.
2007-06-20 00:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Stillwater 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, first off, you probebly will find most answers here
www.ind.nl there is an english link there.
if worse come to worse you can stay till up to three months and go back and come back again. the rules have become more strict here now adays. don't burn your bridges all together. been there done that moving to the states and didn't have nothing to fall back on, sure you wanna have a positive outlook on things and all will be good, but better safe than sorry i always say.
in amsterdam i have noticed jobs can be found easely specially in catering even when you don't speak the language, strange thing when i wanted to order something in my own country and i had to speak english but hey, it's cool, we all speak english very well here.
learn to speak dutch , it will help to speed things up.
good luck
2007-06-19 20:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by dutchcutie68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid I don`t know about how it works in Holland, but I do know that Holland are amongst the most liberal country in the world, so I would not worry at all. I am from Norway, but my girlfriend comes from USA, she have lived with me soon a year now without any problems at all. You might have to register yourself if you want to work, but that is just proforma, and absolutely nothing to worry about. Knowing people who have moved to Amsterdam, and many people who have been there, they all say one thing, and that is that they love the people and the country. So I wish you a nice trip, don`t worry, be happy, Peace and love from Norway.
PS! You should not feel to shy to talk to your bf about anything you know, and I believe he would understand you very well if you told him your worries, then he could explain you that you have nothing to fear! smile!
2007-06-19 20:29:32 · answer #5 · answered by thefallen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, it's very difficult to find a job(in Belgium and Holland) because you will have to speak Dutch to get a job that leads you to the permit to stay.
Well, here in Belgium it's max. 5 months then they get send back to their own country.
Don't be shy to ask help in such important matter, he will also have the responsibility for you when you stay longer in his place.
2007-06-20 04:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by Chantal D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may basically stay their for 60 days max. if caught over 60 days you face detention center time and a important. 2 years and 5,000 euros you won't be able to coach for citizenship until passing the three area language examination, even being married does not help, nonetheless ought to bypass and post for citizenship or you get deported.
2016-10-18 02:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just come over for a holiday first and see how you two get together? Maybe you should know each other better first. Don't be shy, ask him everything you want to know.
2007-06-19 22:14:30 · answer #8 · answered by Hanya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should at least ask him about the situation. Open communication, works best. But, i do beleive...if you are going to be working there, you'll need a workers VISA.
2007-06-20 04:18:31 · answer #9 · answered by FALCO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a residence permit and a work permit. Your employer must file for the work permit for you.
2007-06-19 20:23:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋