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Living & Learning
Amsterdam ranks high for overall quality of living in a 2005 survey by Mercer Human Resources Consulting. And the city's popularity has surged amongst expats & knowledge migrants from places such as Europe, the US, Australia, Canada & Japan. Recent statistics from the City's Research & Statistics Department reveal that since 1992, the city’s expat community has grown by 9,000 to now totals circa 100,000. This community tends to work mainly within the creative industry.
FAQ's
Not-for-profit organisation ACCESS has prepared a list of the top concerns faced when moving from abroad to Amsterdam. The solutions can be found deeper in this section of the site.
Getting Started
The necessary whos and hows of getting started in Amsterdam - including regulations, requirements, and incentive rulings such as visas, work permits, tax regulations, family formation and housing.
Feeling at Home
Once you have settled in, there are things you should do, know and arrange in order to make yourself at home in Amsterdam.
Networking & Interacting
In order to make your life in Amsterdam a full one, it is essential to build social & professional networks. Here are some organisations, networks and communities where you can start.
Media & Press
There are many forms of media in The Netherlands that are available to the international community, including newspapers, magazines, websites, television and bookstores allowing you to keep up with local news.
Learning
Amsterdam is also a city of knowledge, present in its broad selection of choice for solid education, renowned universities and science research centers and opportunities for following solid vocational training.
Expat survey
O+S (Department for Research and Statistics of the City of Amsterdam), the Amsterdam Hospitality Project and ACCESS, a non-for profit organization which people settle into The Netherlands, conducted a survey among the expats living in Amsterdam. Read the results here.
