Netherlands

Researched in depth. Every step has a source.

12 monthsafter your degreeSource, checked
5 yearsto permanent residenceSource, checked
5 yearsto citizenshipDual citizenship: noSource, checked

At a glance

CapitalAmsterdamSource, checked
CurrencyEURSource, checked
Time zoneUTC+1 (Europe/Brussels)Source, checked
Distance from Manila10 377 kmComputed from the coordinates
Population18.1 millionSource, checked
Official languagesDutch, FrisianSource, checked
GDP per personUSD 87 320 at purchasing powerSource, checked
Unemployment rate3.9%Source, checked
Average wageUSD 7 383 a month, at purchasing powerSource, checked
Minimum wageEUR 2 338 a monthSource, checked
Tax on an average wagenot sourced yet
Health coverage index85 of 100Source, checked
Average temperature10 °CSource, checked
Warmest month17 °C in AugSource, checked
Coldest month3 °C in JanSource, checked
Happiness rank7 of 147Source, checked
Happiness score7.22Source, checked
English proficiencyVery highSource, checked
Rent, one bedroom in the capitalnot sourced yet
Cost of living, one personnot sourced yet
Health insurancenot sourced yet
Homicide rate0.7 per 100,000Source, checked
Residents born abroad16.2%Source, checked
Usual weekly hours31.0 hoursSource, checked
Paid leavenot sourced yet
Public holidaysnot sourced yet
Internet speed342 MbpsSource, checked
EU memberyesSource, checked
Schengen memberyesSource, checked
Dual citizenshipnoSource, checked

The chain

  1. Student residence permit (study, MVV where applicable), 12 monthsind.nl,
  2. Residence permit for orientation year for highly educated persons (zoekjaar), 12 monthsind.nl,
  3. Highly Skilled Migrant permit (kennismigrant), 60 monthsind.nl,
  4. Permanent residence permit (verblijfsvergunning voor onbepaalde tijd) or EU long-term resident permit, 60 monthswetten.overheid.nl,
  5. Dutch naturalisation, standard 5 year route (naturalisatie), 60 monthsind.nl,

Other routes

Notes on the rules

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