Relocation to the Netherlands
A guide to relocating to the Netherlands: Blue Card, the 30% tax benefit, housing, education and community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
A guide to relocating to the Netherlands: Blue Card, the 30% tax benefit, housing, education and community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
- CapitalAmsterdam
- Population~18.1 million
- LanguageDutch · English very widely spoken
- CurrencyEuro (€)
- Time zoneCET/CEST · one hour behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 5 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
The Netherlands offers accessible professional routes: the EU Blue Card, the Highly Skilled Migrant route sponsored by a recognised employer, start-up visas and family routes.
Taxation
A progressive tax system.
Economy and cost of living
Moderate to high living costs.
Housing
A severe housing shortage, particularly in Amsterdam, and a competitive rental market.
Education
A high-quality education system with many international schools and universities teaching in English.
Healthcare
Compulsory private health insurance (Basisverzekering), with high-quality medicine.
Community and culture
A long-established Jewish community in Amsterdam and a growing Israeli community attracted by technology hubs.
Employment and business
A strong, international economy in technology, logistics (Port of Rotterdam), finance and agrifood, with many global company headquarters.
Ocean's winning tip
Start searching for housing as early as possible: Amsterdam's shortage makes housing the biggest relocation challenge. Your Ocean Journey Manager helps find housing solutions and prepare in advance.
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