We are planning to move to NL in June 2021 and were watching a lot of youtube videos recent past. But none was as good as your videos are. Your points are very valuable for us. Have watched many of your videos on one go. Following your channel closely. Thank you !!
Thank you for the lovely comment! I am so glad to hear my videos have been helpful - means my mission was accomplished 🥰 I have some new video ideas in the works, so hope these will help you both even more in the lead up to your move!
@@uur127 we are having a great time here in Netherlands. Past 8 months have been so great. It took like a month to get adjusted to the way of work here. Now we really enjoy our stay here.
Oh my god... I can't believe I've found this channel! I'm also a Sydneysider who is planning on moving to the Netherlands and all your videos are SO HELPFUL. Thank you thank you!!!!
Yay! 😍It's always extra nice to hear from another Australian, especially from another Sydneysider! Super glad to hear my videos have been helpful, and I hope you've been coping ok with the full lockdown right now! :( Really hope that you can make it here very soon, and feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
This is the most informative video on moving to the Netherlands that I've ever seen! And I've seen a lot. Thank you for providing so many details and specific sources - I'm looking into moving there in the near future. Now onto binging the rest of your videos!
Ok so these tips were actually SO HELPFUL!!! I watched another video before this and the chick was like “get a bike” “socialize” like how does that actually help me 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching and for commenting! No problems at all - I'm so glad you found the tips to be useful! If you have any other questions about moving to Amsterdam/Netherlands then let me know, as I'd like to do another similar video later down the line :)
Great video Leesa! Thank you very much for the kind words. It always puts a smile on our face knowing we've helped a new "neighbour" find and feel at home in our beautiful city. Cheers, all the best, and happy holidays!
Important to note is that seeing your doctor is free and will not count towards the co-pay. Only actual care will count towards it. Since I don't expect to use care this coming year (a bit of gamble but I'm taking the risk) you can increase the co-pay which lowers the monthly premium. 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing! Yes that's a really good point - hope all goes to plan, and that you don't need to access care this year! It will save you lots of money for sure :)
Honestly perfect timing... I’m a USA soon to be expat, looking to move to Amsterdam and start a life there. Thank you for this! Definitely subscribing.
There is news in the Dutch news papers that USA people are in difficulty at the moment through double tax obligation (USA and Netherlands) also there are problems getting a bank account for USA people it appears. This apparently only applies to USA people.
Quarantine may be though but I'm sure it is worth the move! I recently moved to Singapore from Barcelona for work (AI engineer) and it is a scary and exciting experience.
That’s very exciting for you! Speaking from experience, it takes a lot of courage to move abroad during a pandemic. Hope all goes well for you in Singapore - you’re lucky that at least the situation is under control there and there is still some semblance of normal life! ☺️
Hi Leesa! I've also very recently moved to Amsterdam with my husband (about a month ago). I'm just about to restart posting on my youtube account and wanted to say hello to a fellow youtuber based here! This is also a great video, and has so many useful tips that I wasn't aware of!
Thanks for watching Daniella, and great to meet another fellow Amsterdam expat! Glad you found the video useful, and I’ll be sure to check your channel out :)
Hello everyone! I am an Italian 18 year old boy and i’m planning to come to Netherlands next spring/summer with my girlfriend. We would like to come for a couple of months, to see and explore the place since we’ve ever been to the Netherlands before and we would like to understand whether we like it or not (and eventually move completely). We are planning to move in the area of Den Haag/Rotterdam since, after some research, it turned out to be the most suitable for our needs and taste. Now, there are a few things we didn’t understand quite well… 1. Being EU nationals, for a short stay (2/3 months) is it necessary to register with authorities to have a BNS number/residence permit/work permit? 2. Can a non resident rent a property? and in case what kind of documentation do we need to rent one? 3. Regarding finding a job, what kind of documentation is an employer likely to request/need? 4. In case we really like it and we decide to stay, what are the things we should do before/as soon as we arrive? (registrations, applications, documents etc…) I really thank you for your help in advance, and I wish you an amazing day. Thanks again by Gian and Cari
Hello, great channel. Just subbed. Do you hsvr any videos on how you decided what to take with you from Australia and what was left behind and any tips on how you came to these decisions? Thanks in advance :)
No videos on this but one of the major things we decided to not bring with us was our furniture because our first apartment was fully furnished. Bringing furniture over is expensive (not an issue though if your work sponsors your move) but we also had no emotional connection to our furniture either. The Australians in Amsterdam Facebook group also gave lots of good advice of things to bring over (cold and flu tablets, power adapter boards, etc) :)
Hello Leesa, thanks so much for this informative video. I'm moving to the Hague in two weeks and I could use some advice for pharmacies/drugstores. Thanks again
You forgot to mention that you should try to look for a place just outside of the city. As any major city it is very overpriced. And transport is very reliable.
A very good tip indeed, thanks! I didn't mention it because it's not something I've personally done myself, but you're right that it's very normal for people to work in Amsterdam and live in neighbouring cities.
Buy a secondhand bike in an official shop.., buy an extra lock and chain, an expensive lock and chain... always lock your bike, chain it to something even...
I get that you chose the swapfiets. But you can buy a bike fairly cheap anywhere in the country. (Illegal side note. Junkies will sell the for 25 bucks. Don't buy from them, that's a crime. The bike is stolen)
I agree. In the long term, buying a bike seems more financially sound (as long as it doesn’t get stolen!). I plan to get mine from a proper shop, as like you said there so many bikes sold on Facebook for a suspiciously low price and I definitely don’t want to buy a bike stolen from someone else!
i love the video and i get a lot of information which I've been looking out for ...would you mind make a video on getting a job for unskilled foreigners and guide to get a permanent residence
I have a video about tips to find a job. But this is really geared towards people who are looking for an office job (which is what I was looking for)! You can find this video in my channel home page :)
Glad you found it helpful! I don’t have any specific advice about IT jobs but I think you should find a lot of opportunities in that sector. BUT I have another video about general job hunting tips in the Netherlands in case you’re interested ☺️: ruclips.net/video/hPQ_70Knvl4/видео.html
hi, great content and tips. just curious, can you also share the reason you relocate to amsterdam? hope its not too personal request. 😊 given that austrailia is pretty known relocation country for many expat.
Thanks for watching and happy to answer! We made the move because my husband was offered a job opportunity here + we both have always wanted to live and work in Europe. You're right that Australia has a huge expat community - though people have a tendency to put roots down there probably because the quality of life there is so great!
Hello Leesa Yu from New Jersey (USA). Thank you for taking the time and posting this video full of valuable information. I have been researching moving to Netherlands for quite some time now and I must say your video is one of the most organized, relevant and helpful I have come across. I it was not for COVID-19...I would be in Netherlands in 2020. How do I get better information on schools and where to live?
Hey there! Really glad to hear my video has been helpful! I advise you join a few Facebook groups online (e.g. Expats in the Netherlands). There are people from all walks of life on there, and someone is bound to give you good advice on schools. This will then help you narrow down options for where to live :) Hope you make it here eventually when COVID gets better!
Hey Leesa-loveddd this video and got so many tips! Quick quesitons-on bever-what time of 3 in 1 jacket did you get? I am looking at getting the Jack Wolfskin Ottawa 3 in 1? What do you think of that one? I see its a best seller! Which one did you get?
Aww thank you for your comment! I don't own anything from Jack Wolfskin so can't attest to its quality, but it is a really popular brand here. I got the Ayacucho Ontario 3-in-1 jacket from Bever (currently on sale!). Looks like the main difference (aside from length) is that mine has a down jacket, whereas the Jack Wolfskin one you're looking at has a fleece jacket. Both can keep you warm but what you should choose really depends on your circumstances - read here for the pros and cons of fleece vs down: www.reddit.com/r/CampingGear/comments/6chtd8/down_jacket_vs_fleece/. I also really recommend you get a thermal (I got mine from UNIQLO). I hope this is helpful! Overall I can definitely recommend a 3-in-1 jacket of any sort because it really does rain quite a lot here, and has saved me numerous times. With this jacket, I haven't even had to use an umbrella (don't even own one here haha).
Yeah we dont do amazon. We Google for the best price and bol isnt one of them. But that goes for most shops you mentioned.. probably for money. But there are cheaper options. You alse didn't mention things like rent reduction....
You know that you don't need to pay the €385 if you're not using the healthcare. If you need care you just need to pay the first 385 yourself. And some things are just always covered so if you are lucky you might not have to pay it at all.
Yes that’s a good point and I should have made that clearer in my video.It literally pays off to be healthy in NL, which is great motivation. I think realistically though, most people sadly need to use healthcare at some point during the year (incl myself) 🙁 but we hope this year we won’t need to access any health care!
@@LeesaYu There are some things you need to pay for yourself, but most things are covered by the insurance without having to pay 'eigen risico'. I mean not every healthcare thing you need falls under eigen risico, and thus are included in your package and can be dealt with with a 'declaratie'. But I'm sure that agency also told you this! just wanted to clear this up for other people.
I am American and i moved to the Netherlands to live with my Dutch boyfriend, i would like to know step by step of what we need to do..we want a domestic partnership..thank you for any important info
Hi Leesa! Great video, thanks! The tips were very helpful. I have been considering the LoonZorg insurance but I couldn't find a lot of reviews about them online. They seem to be offering a cheaper insurance with no mandatory excess like you said. Do they offer similar coverage as others or is there any hidden catch in the policy? Could you please share your experience? Thanks!!
Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad the tips were helpful! From our own extensive research and conversations with others, coverage is equal to other major insurance providers and there's no hidden catch. It's suitable for people who don't have a lot of health needs and just need basic insurance. BUT we haven't been to the doctors since arriving so I can't give you my personal experience (yet)! You're right that there are hardly any reviews but there are some threads on Facebook expat groups where people have said positive things about LoonZorg. (See the last comment which explains what you would be expected to pay if you exceeded 385 euros - i.e. required more health care during the year): facebook.com/groups/laughingatpotatoes/permalink/4146725492034289. Good luck and hope this helps!
Hey leesa, I’m planning on moving to the Netherlands at the end of the this year. Trying to take the year to organize my move. You have some very helpful tips in which I hadn’t really thought of. I will be going alone and don’t know anyone or where specific. Do you have any advise for me, like where I should start looking into for my move? Thanks girl much love 💗
Hey, that's exciting! You've still got a lot of time. If you haven't already got a job here and planning to find one, then I'd start my job search now. It's too early to start locking down places to live (you should maybe start looking 2-3 months before moving), but I would try to figure out which city in the Netherlands you want to base yourself in (don't need to limit yourself to just Amsterdam). You can also scroll through Funda or Pararius to get an idea of how much rent will cost in different cities/neighbourhoods. I would also join all the Facebook expat/international community groups you can now to start learning from others who live here. These are great places to ask questions too. Girls Gone International Amsterdam (or other cities) might be a good one for you if you're a woman and coming alone! Hope this is helpful and I wish you the best of luck!
*I swear I never had so much fun in all my life all the times I visited the Netherlands. Netherlands is the complete opposite of the american repression and the opposite of the american policies of hate and also the Netherlands police are like the west European police ie; Dutch police are trustworthy, honorable and good men and women. They never harass anyone and that is another stark difference compared to america, you know and everybody all over the world knows that the american police are always out to get you for no reason at all*
That's great that you had a such a positive impression of the Netherlands! It sounds like you had some negative experiences in America - sorry to hear that.
It is really great you have good experience, it is certainly valid, and heard good stories about our police here in the NL! unfortunately it is not entirely true, racial profiling based on skin color is legally allowed here and there have been many instances that you would stereotypically link to the infamous American police. It differs here a lot per municipality how corrupt or fair the police department is.
Sorry to hear that! They are getting very popular I think - perhaps I should ask for a commission as I think my video has referred so many people to them haha! I don't have any personal experiences but you should join an Expats in Amsterdam Facebook Group and ask your question there - you will get many good suggestions!
The TransferWise debit card says it can be used wherever Mastercard is accepted…but I thought grocery & other stores generally don’t accept credit cards?
Yes you’re right that a lot of places here don’t accept credit cards! So before signing up think about whether you need this. The Wise card was useful for us to pay our apartment deposit while we were in Australia, because we didn’t have a Dutch bank account yet and we had no other way to pay in Euros. However we have kept our card because it’s really useful when travelling and also when purchasing things online where a credit card is accepted :)
Thanks for the advise. Got my wise account set up. Sent a question to the EHN because I am coming in two stages, so need advise from them. Question for you - did you end up paying for the ATM card with Wise? It seems rather pricy at 2% per transaction for an ATM - or did you just use it as a chip and pin? Thanks a ton!
Hey Stephen! Glad you found my video useful :) Sounds like you've already got the ball rolling! To answer your question: We had the TransferWise debit Mastercard, and converted some cash before coming here. We used the card for contactless payments, and never used it for ATM withdrawals. If we needed cash, we just used what we brought. The thing is that here, you'll hardly ever use the ATM because people here almost never use cash, and most places don't even accept it!
@@LeesaYu great. That's what I was thinking. I'll always carry cash in case my phone or card is being stupid for some reason. I was surprised by the comment that credit cards aren't used that much there. Hopefully that won't be a problem for me as I usually use credit cards and pay it off so my bank account doesn't get exposed. I can't wait to binge the rest of your videos
Which package did ye opt for with Expat Housing Network? There seems to be a large jump in price from one to another, can't tell if the basic one would be enough
We got the complete package because we really needed someone to go to the inspections on our behalf while we were still in Australia. Our goal was to get off the plane and move straight into our future home, and not have to then worry about moving again. Because of the time difference, our agent would send us video snippets from their inspection appointments and we’d try to make a decision based on this!
Hi Leesa. I am a high school Science teacher in the US with 20 years exp. What are the possibilities of finding similar work in the Netherlands in the same occupation. Thank you so much. - Joy
Hi Joy! Thanks for watching and your question. I actually have no idea I’m afraid, as I am not a teacher nor do I know anyone. I’d join some expat Facebook groups in the Netherlands and ask your question there. Popular ones are Expat Republic and Expats in the Netherlands. There’s some international schools here I think, which could be of interest to you! Good luck!
Hi there - thanks for watching! All of Expat Housing Network's prices are here: expathousingnetwork.nl/rental. We had the Complete package. Re the car rental question: It depends on whether you have a valid foreign drivers licence and what country you obtained this licence. I have an Australian licence which is valid for up to 185 days here (this also applies to other non-EU countries). This article will help you: www.rdw.nl/over-rdw/information-in-english/private/driving-licence/driving-with-a-foreign-driving-licence. Good luck!
You are very lucky living there. But is very expensive to rent ifsomeone just take normal salary.. Can you suggest another smaller city beatiful like Amsterdam but in a smaller scale?
I’ve not personally lived outside of Amsterdam, but I know it’s also just as good to live elsewhere in NL. I do plan to focus on this in future videos!
Rotterdam, Den haag, Haarlem, Utrecht, Maastricht are smaller and less expensive. But still a bit expensive. For even smaller, still beautiful cities and cheaper: Breda, Groningen, Leeuwarden, Eindhoven.
Hi Leesa thank you so much for the info . I live in Australia and would like to move to Netherlands . I am in finance and don’t want to quit my job without finding a job in Netherlands . Please can you advise is there a opportunity for me there? Thanks
First thing you should know, Amsterdam is NOT really the same as the Netherlands, totally different culture and mentality..Most Dutch don't like Amsterdam too much even.. Move to the Hague, or to the east of the country :)
Haha yes, I have heard this a few times now from other Dutch people! What I've learned is that even if you work in Amsterdam, there is absolutely no need to live here because transportation is very easy/straightforward here!
I'm a Dutch-born living all my life in the Netherlands. I went to Amsterdam one time and they started to talk English to me on multiple occasions. That never happened in any other Dutch city. It's no problem for me but it shows a difference between Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. Now, with the British coming over after the Brexit it is probably becoming even more so. Anyway I'm totally fine with it and I like Amsterdam but it is indeed a bit different.
@@on-the-pitch-p3w It's true though, A'dam is its own unique bubble of culture. The architecture is super Dutch, but the attitude and culture not so much. Not as grounded I mean. But a very cool city.
We are planning to move to NL in June 2021 and were watching a lot of youtube videos recent past. But none was as good as your videos are. Your points are very valuable for us. Have watched many of your videos on one go. Following your channel closely. Thank you !!
Thank you for the lovely comment! I am so glad to hear my videos have been helpful - means my mission was accomplished 🥰 I have some new video ideas in the works, so hope these will help you both even more in the lead up to your move!
hi, did you relocate to NL? How is your experience since June?
@@uur127 we are having a great time here in Netherlands. Past 8 months have been so great. It took like a month to get adjusted to the way of work here. Now we really enjoy our stay here.
Oh my god... I can't believe I've found this channel! I'm also a Sydneysider who is planning on moving to the Netherlands and all your videos are SO HELPFUL. Thank you thank you!!!!
Yay! 😍It's always extra nice to hear from another Australian, especially from another Sydneysider! Super glad to hear my videos have been helpful, and I hope you've been coping ok with the full lockdown right now! :( Really hope that you can make it here very soon, and feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
This is the most informative video on moving to the Netherlands that I've ever seen! And I've seen a lot. Thank you for providing so many details and specific sources - I'm looking into moving there in the near future. Now onto binging the rest of your videos!
Aww I’m very happy to hear my video was helpful to you! I’ll have to do another one of these soon to share more of what I know! ☺️☺️☺️
Ok so these tips were actually SO HELPFUL!!! I watched another video before this and the chick was like “get a bike” “socialize” like how does that actually help me 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks so much!
I’m very happy this video helped you!! And yes, that’s exactly why I made this video because I too prefer to get practical tips! 😂
Hey, those tips were actually really useful, and not something I've seen in other videos. Thanks a lot! 💚
Thanks for watching and for commenting! No problems at all - I'm so glad you found the tips to be useful! If you have any other questions about moving to Amsterdam/Netherlands then let me know, as I'd like to do another similar video later down the line :)
Great video Leesa! Thank you very much for the kind words. It always puts a smile on our face knowing we've helped a new "neighbour" find and feel at home in our beautiful city. Cheers, all the best, and happy holidays!
Yes we love our home! Thank you and happy holidays to you too! :)
Leesa, many thanks for making such detailed videos. I’ll be moving to the Netherlands soon and all these points are definitely helping me plan ahead!
Glad to hear it! Good luck with your move!
Best video about relocating to the Netherlands and I've probably seen over 100!
It makes me very happy to know my video is helpful! ☺️☺️ good luck if you are thinking of/planning to move here!
@@LeesaYu Be there soon!
Important to note is that seeing your doctor is free and will not count towards the co-pay. Only actual care will count towards it. Since I don't expect to use care this coming year (a bit of gamble but I'm taking the risk) you can increase the co-pay which lowers the monthly premium. 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing! Yes that's a really good point - hope all goes to plan, and that you don't need to access care this year! It will save you lots of money for sure :)
Well researched and clearly explained, this was great!
Honestly perfect timing... I’m a USA soon to be expat, looking to move to Amsterdam and start a life there. Thank you for this! Definitely subscribing.
I’m so glad this video was helpful for you! That is so exciting - hope everything goes well with your move to Amsterdam ☺️☺️
There is news in the Dutch news papers that USA people are in difficulty at the moment through double tax obligation (USA and Netherlands) also there are problems getting a bank account for USA people it appears. This apparently only applies to USA people.
Thank you for this informative video. My daughter is planning to attend school in the Netherlands and this information will certainly help.
Very exciting for your daughter! Glad to hear this will be helpful - I hope everything goes well and that she loves it here! 🥰🥰
Thank you very much, Leesa!
I never had such value for a single tips video. 👏
Glad it was helpful!
Quarantine may be though but I'm sure it is worth the move! I recently moved to Singapore from Barcelona for work (AI engineer) and it is a scary and exciting experience.
That’s very exciting for you! Speaking from experience, it takes a lot of courage to move abroad during a pandemic. Hope all goes well for you in Singapore - you’re lucky that at least the situation is under control there and there is still some semblance of normal life! ☺️
Leesa, your videos are so informative, thank you a lot 😊
Happy to hear that, and glad that it helped you!
Hi Leesa! I've also very recently moved to Amsterdam with my husband (about a month ago). I'm just about to restart posting on my youtube account and wanted to say hello to a fellow youtuber based here! This is also a great video, and has so many useful tips that I wasn't aware of!
Thanks for watching Daniella, and great to meet another fellow Amsterdam expat! Glad you found the video useful, and I’ll be sure to check your channel out :)
@@LeesaYu Thanks, shouldn't be too long now. Look forward to more of your videos :)
Subscribed your channel
Thanks for buienradar app, makes my life much easier to carry an umbrella or not
Another good one to know is Drop!
Bever also provides free clothing repairs on certain days! Next free day is 25th of November.
I did not know that!!!!! Thanks for sharing 😍😍
Great tips Lisa!
Hello everyone!
I am an Italian 18 year old boy and i’m planning to come to Netherlands next spring/summer with my girlfriend.
We would like to come for a couple of months, to see and explore the place since we’ve ever been to the Netherlands before and we would like to understand whether we like it or not (and eventually move completely).
We are planning to move in the area of Den Haag/Rotterdam since, after some research, it turned out to be the most suitable for our needs and taste.
Now, there are a few things we didn’t understand quite well…
1. Being EU nationals, for a short stay (2/3 months) is it necessary to register with authorities to have a BNS number/residence permit/work permit?
2. Can a non resident rent a property? and in case what kind of documentation do we need to rent one?
3. Regarding finding a job, what kind of documentation is an employer likely to request/need?
4. In case we really like it and we decide to stay, what are the things we should do before/as soon as we arrive? (registrations, applications, documents etc…)
I really thank you for your help in advance, and I wish you an amazing day.
Thanks again by Gian and Cari
Hey, all your videos are very useful for someone moving to Amsterdam soon. Thanks for your help!
Glad to hear that 🥰hope all goes well with your move!!!
Awesome video with so many useful tips ! Thank you !!
Very glad to hear it was useful for you and hope it comes to good use when/if you move to Amsterdam! ☺️
I had great experience with bol and cool blue when I lived in the Netherlands.
Thanks for the great tips! I’m writing those down!
I've been very impressed so far! Hehe glad my tips are useful!
Hi Netherlands is very good country, and many people speaks english BUT many year romanians have priority for jobs.
@@Vikingjew Where do you get that nonsense from?
Great video Leesa!!!! Thanks for all the helpful tips!! All super useful!
Thank you for watching and so glad my tips were helpful! :)
Aw, Leesa! can't believe it's you! haha Love your channel. Keep it up, girl!!! ❤️
Hello! Fancy seeing you here! I don’t think you need my tips 😉😂 hope you’re doing well!
Many thanks, those tips have been really helpful!
Thank you so much for all information you are providing. I couldn't find anything even close to this on Russian youtube
Very glad you found my video helpful!
Hello, great channel. Just subbed.
Do you hsvr any videos on how you decided what to take with you from Australia and what was left behind and any tips on how you came to these decisions?
Thanks in advance :)
No videos on this but one of the major things we decided to not bring with us was our furniture because our first apartment was fully furnished. Bringing furniture over is expensive (not an issue though if your work sponsors your move) but we also had no emotional connection to our furniture either. The Australians in Amsterdam Facebook group also gave lots of good advice of things to bring over (cold and flu tablets, power adapter boards, etc) :)
Hello Leesa, thanks so much for this informative video. I'm moving to the Hague in two weeks and I could use some advice for pharmacies/drugstores. Thanks again
What information are you after exactly? Good luck with your move!
So helpful!! Thank you Leesa :)
Tremendous Work... Thanks
well, this video is getting saved. I don't know if I will move to NL, but I am at least thinking about it. This was really informative.
Glad to hear it!
You forgot to mention that you should try to look for a place just outside of the city.
As any major city it is very overpriced. And transport is very reliable.
A very good tip indeed, thanks! I didn't mention it because it's not something I've personally done myself, but you're right that it's very normal for people to work in Amsterdam and live in neighbouring cities.
Buy a secondhand bike in an official shop.., buy an extra lock and chain, an expensive lock and chain... always lock your bike, chain it to something even...
I get that you chose the swapfiets. But you can buy a bike fairly cheap anywhere in the country. (Illegal side note. Junkies will sell the for 25 bucks. Don't buy from them, that's a crime. The bike is stolen)
I agree. In the long term, buying a bike seems more financially sound (as long as it doesn’t get stolen!). I plan to get mine from a proper shop, as like you said there so many bikes sold on Facebook for a suspiciously low price and I definitely don’t want to buy a bike stolen from someone else!
i love the video and i get a lot of information which I've been looking out for ...would you mind make a video on getting a job for unskilled foreigners and guide to get a permanent residence
I have a video about tips to find a job. But this is really geared towards people who are looking for an office job (which is what I was looking for)! You can find this video in my channel home page :)
Very informative video... please share if you have any list of companies in IT. And best search ways to get relavent jobs in IT
Glad you found it helpful! I don’t have any specific advice about IT jobs but I think you should find a lot of opportunities in that sector. BUT I have another video about general job hunting tips in the Netherlands in case you’re interested ☺️: ruclips.net/video/hPQ_70Knvl4/видео.html
Interesting
hi, great content and tips. just curious, can you also share the reason you relocate to amsterdam? hope its not too personal request. 😊 given that austrailia is pretty known relocation country for many expat.
Thanks for watching and happy to answer! We made the move because my husband was offered a job opportunity here + we both have always wanted to live and work in Europe. You're right that Australia has a huge expat community - though people have a tendency to put roots down there probably because the quality of life there is so great!
didnt see aus in the top 10 of population nor life quality
Hello Leesa Yu from New Jersey (USA). Thank you for taking the time and posting this video full of valuable information. I have been researching moving to Netherlands for quite some time now and I must say your video is one of the most organized, relevant and helpful I have come across. I it was not for COVID-19...I would be in Netherlands in 2020. How do I get better information on schools and where to live?
Hey there! Really glad to hear my video has been helpful! I advise you join a few Facebook groups online (e.g. Expats in the Netherlands). There are people from all walks of life on there, and someone is bound to give you good advice on schools. This will then help you narrow down options for where to live :) Hope you make it here eventually when COVID gets better!
Hey Leesa-loveddd this video and got so many tips! Quick quesitons-on bever-what time of 3 in 1 jacket did you get? I am looking at getting the Jack Wolfskin Ottawa 3 in 1? What do you think of that one? I see its a best seller! Which one did you get?
Aww thank you for your comment! I don't own anything from Jack Wolfskin so can't attest to its quality, but it is a really popular brand here.
I got the Ayacucho Ontario 3-in-1 jacket from Bever (currently on sale!). Looks like the main difference (aside from length) is that mine has a down jacket, whereas the Jack Wolfskin one you're looking at has a fleece jacket. Both can keep you warm but what you should choose really depends on your circumstances - read here for the pros and cons of fleece vs down: www.reddit.com/r/CampingGear/comments/6chtd8/down_jacket_vs_fleece/. I also really recommend you get a thermal (I got mine from UNIQLO).
I hope this is helpful! Overall I can definitely recommend a 3-in-1 jacket of any sort because it really does rain quite a lot here, and has saved me numerous times. With this jacket, I haven't even had to use an umbrella (don't even own one here haha).
Really helpful. Thank you😊
Asian stuff? Go to a Toko, or to a Turkish shop, there are many..
Yeah we dont do amazon. We Google for the best price and bol isnt one of them. But that goes for most shops you mentioned.. probably for money. But there are cheaper options. You alse didn't mention things like rent reduction....
Please provide more info about rent reduction? :)
You know that you don't need to pay the €385 if you're not using the healthcare. If you need care you just need to pay the first 385 yourself. And some things are just always covered so if you are lucky you might not have to pay it at all.
Yes that’s a good point and I should have made that clearer in my video.It literally pays off to be healthy in NL, which is great motivation.
I think realistically though, most people sadly need to use healthcare at some point during the year (incl myself) 🙁 but we hope this year we won’t need to access any health care!
@@LeesaYu There are some things you need to pay for yourself, but most things are covered by the insurance without having to pay 'eigen risico'. I mean not every healthcare thing you need falls under eigen risico, and thus are included in your package and can be dealt with with a 'declaratie'. But I'm sure that agency also told you this! just wanted to clear this up for other people.
I am American and i moved to the Netherlands to live with my Dutch boyfriend, i would like to know step by step of what we need to do..we want a domestic partnership..thank you for any important info
Very good advice! Well done!
Hi Leesa! Great video, thanks! The tips were very helpful. I have been considering the LoonZorg insurance but I couldn't find a lot of reviews about them online. They seem to be offering a cheaper insurance with no mandatory excess like you said. Do they offer similar coverage as others or is there any hidden catch in the policy? Could you please share your experience? Thanks!!
Thanks for your comment, and I'm glad the tips were helpful! From our own extensive research and conversations with others, coverage is equal to other major insurance providers and there's no hidden catch. It's suitable for people who don't have a lot of health needs and just need basic insurance. BUT we haven't been to the doctors since arriving so I can't give you my personal experience (yet)!
You're right that there are hardly any reviews but there are some threads on Facebook expat groups where people have said positive things about LoonZorg. (See the last comment which explains what you would be expected to pay if you exceeded 385 euros - i.e. required more health care during the year): facebook.com/groups/laughingatpotatoes/permalink/4146725492034289. Good luck and hope this helps!
Hey leesa, I’m planning on moving to the Netherlands at the end of the this year. Trying to take the year to organize my move. You have some very helpful tips in which I hadn’t really thought of. I will be going alone and don’t know anyone or where specific. Do you have any advise for me, like where I should start looking into for my move? Thanks girl much love 💗
Hey, that's exciting! You've still got a lot of time. If you haven't already got a job here and planning to find one, then I'd start my job search now. It's too early to start locking down places to live (you should maybe start looking 2-3 months before moving), but I would try to figure out which city in the Netherlands you want to base yourself in (don't need to limit yourself to just Amsterdam). You can also scroll through Funda or Pararius to get an idea of how much rent will cost in different cities/neighbourhoods.
I would also join all the Facebook expat/international community groups you can now to start learning from others who live here. These are great places to ask questions too. Girls Gone International Amsterdam (or other cities) might be a good one for you if you're a woman and coming alone! Hope this is helpful and I wish you the best of luck!
*I swear I never had so much fun in all my life all the times I visited the Netherlands. Netherlands is the complete opposite of the american repression and the opposite of the american policies of hate and also the Netherlands police are like the west European police ie; Dutch police are trustworthy, honorable and good men and women. They never harass anyone and that is another stark difference compared to america, you know and everybody all over the world knows that the american police are always out to get you for no reason at all*
That's great that you had a such a positive impression of the Netherlands! It sounds like you had some negative experiences in America - sorry to hear that.
It is really great you have good experience, it is certainly valid, and heard good stories about our police here in the NL! unfortunately it is not entirely true, racial profiling based on skin color is legally allowed here and there have been many instances that you would stereotypically link to the infamous American police. It differs here a lot per municipality how corrupt or fair the police department is.
Hi, tks for the video.
Thanks for watching and your comment :) Hope you learned a few new things!
Do you have any other expat house rental agencies you can recommend? Not getting very far with this one 😕
Sorry to hear that! They are getting very popular I think - perhaps I should ask for a commission as I think my video has referred so many people to them haha! I don't have any personal experiences but you should join an Expats in Amsterdam Facebook Group and ask your question there - you will get many good suggestions!
The TransferWise debit card says it can be used wherever Mastercard is accepted…but I thought grocery & other stores generally don’t accept credit cards?
Yes you’re right that a lot of places here don’t accept credit cards! So before signing up think about whether you need this.
The Wise card was useful for us to pay our apartment deposit while we were in Australia, because we didn’t have a Dutch bank account yet and we had no other way to pay in Euros. However we have kept our card because it’s really useful when travelling and also when purchasing things online where a credit card is accepted :)
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Great Video .. Which neighbourhood did you move in?
I'd rather not disclose the exact neighbourhood, but I'm not far from the city centre. Glad you liked the video!
Thanks for the advise. Got my wise account set up. Sent a question to the EHN because I am coming in two stages, so need advise from them.
Question for you - did you end up paying for the ATM card with Wise? It seems rather pricy at 2% per transaction for an ATM - or did you just use it as a chip and pin?
Thanks a ton!
Hey Stephen! Glad you found my video useful :) Sounds like you've already got the ball rolling! To answer your question: We had the TransferWise debit Mastercard, and converted some cash before coming here. We used the card for contactless payments, and never used it for ATM withdrawals. If we needed cash, we just used what we brought. The thing is that here, you'll hardly ever use the ATM because people here almost never use cash, and most places don't even accept it!
@@LeesaYu great. That's what I was thinking. I'll always carry cash in case my phone or card is being stupid for some reason.
I was surprised by the comment that credit cards aren't used that much there. Hopefully that won't be a problem for me as I usually use credit cards and pay it off so my bank account doesn't get exposed.
I can't wait to binge the rest of your videos
Good luck with the move and hope my videos continue to be helpful! ☺️☺️
Which package did ye opt for with Expat Housing Network? There seems to be a large jump in price from one to another, can't tell if the basic one would be enough
We got the complete package because we really needed someone to go to the inspections on our behalf while we were still in Australia. Our goal was to get off the plane and move straight into our future home, and not have to then worry about moving again. Because of the time difference, our agent would send us video snippets from their inspection appointments and we’d try to make a decision based on this!
Hi Leesa. I am a high school
Science teacher in the US with 20 years exp. What are the possibilities of finding similar work in the Netherlands in the same occupation. Thank you so much. - Joy
Hi Joy! Thanks for watching and your question. I actually have no idea I’m afraid, as I am not a teacher nor do I know anyone. I’d join some expat Facebook groups in the Netherlands and ask your question there. Popular ones are Expat Republic and Expats in the Netherlands. There’s some international schools here I think, which could be of interest to you! Good luck!
What about mobile sim?
I used to be with Lebara but because I required more data, I switched to Youfone!
Sense I moved to Netherlands Amsterdam I never went back home 🏠 😂 so fun 🤩
I love it here too 😍
@@LeesaYu what do you love most May I ask ?
how much did you pay for that housing agency?is it possible for expat to rent a car?,great vid thnx
Hi there - thanks for watching! All of Expat Housing Network's prices are here: expathousingnetwork.nl/rental. We had the Complete package.
Re the car rental question: It depends on whether you have a valid foreign drivers licence and what country you obtained this licence. I have an Australian licence which is valid for up to 185 days here (this also applies to other non-EU countries). This article will help you: www.rdw.nl/over-rdw/information-in-english/private/driving-licence/driving-with-a-foreign-driving-licence. Good luck!
@@LeesaYu thank you so much you have been a great help
You are very lucky living there. But is very expensive to rent ifsomeone just take normal salary.. Can you suggest another smaller city beatiful like Amsterdam but in a smaller scale?
I’ve not personally lived outside of Amsterdam, but I know it’s also just as good to live elsewhere in NL. I do plan to focus on this in future videos!
Rotterdam, Den haag, Haarlem, Utrecht, Maastricht are smaller and less expensive. But still a bit expensive. For even smaller, still beautiful cities and cheaper: Breda, Groningen, Leeuwarden, Eindhoven.
Hi Leesa thank you so much for the info . I live in Australia and would like to move to Netherlands . I am in finance and don’t want to quit my job without finding a job in Netherlands . Please can you advise is there a opportunity for me there? Thanks
I would advise you try and find a recruiter in your industry, who can then match you to companies that are willing to sponsor you!
@@LeesaYu thank you leesa 🙏
I think uniglo is Korean but whatever
It's definitely Japanese - founded in Yamaguchi: www.uniqlo.com/eu/en/company/
@@LeesaYu yeah you're right... for some reason I thought it was korean. Maybe I was thinking of another company. Good video btw
@@thepnt034 Thank you!
nice ads, i wish you had your own opinion about the subject too
What subject?? Haha these are all my opinions and I wasn’t sponsored for anything
First thing you should know, Amsterdam is NOT really the same as the Netherlands, totally different culture and mentality..Most Dutch don't like Amsterdam too much even.. Move to the Hague, or to the east of the country :)
Haha yes, I have heard this a few times now from other Dutch people! What I've learned is that even if you work in Amsterdam, there is absolutely no need to live here because transportation is very easy/straightforward here!
Wim says that in every expat video... always negative about Amsterdam. Heel vermoeiend.
I'm a Dutch-born living all my life in the Netherlands. I went to Amsterdam one time and they started to talk English to me on multiple occasions. That never happened in any other Dutch city. It's no problem for me but it shows a difference between Amsterdam and the rest of the Netherlands. Now, with the British coming over after the Brexit it is probably becoming even more so. Anyway I'm totally fine with it and I like Amsterdam but it is indeed a bit different.
@@on-the-pitch-p3w It's true though, A'dam is its own unique bubble of culture. The architecture is super Dutch, but the attitude and culture not so much. Not as grounded I mean. But a very cool city.
IKEA :) For your home..
Ahhhh, daar is onze Wimpie weer.
We get a new goverment so everbody is a little .... irritated
THX ALSO YOU CUTE AF