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ACCESS
ACCESS is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1986 to bridge the gap between the international community and English-speaking services available in The Netherlands. They supply free information from an extensive database, offer publications, courses, events, a professional counselling referral service and run a free helpline: +31 (0)20 423 3217. The following list is compiled from the most frequently asked questions ACCESS has received on its helpline. Click on each hihglighted subject to link to the suggested solution within the Living section of this site.

Top Expat Concerns

1. How do I apply for a residence and work permit?
2. What are knowledge migrants? The 30% ruling?
3. How can I find employment or volunteer work?
4. What types of housing are available? For students?
5. How can I get married?
6. Are there social organisations & expat resources?
7. What do I need to know about childbirth? Childcare?
8. Where can I find counselling?
9. Where can I learn Dutch? Further my education?
10. Are there international schools for children?
11. How does the health care system work? 
12. How can I understand Dutch culture?

More about Access
ACCESS helps anyone from anywhere settle with ease in The Netherlands, orividing the following services:

• A telephone help line open from 10am until 4pm, where they can answer any questions such as where one can find a doctor, or a beautician, a sports club etc.
• One to one personal consultations
• Counseling referrals
• All services are free of charge.

ACCESS is a non-profit foundation staffed by over 160 committed volunteers from many countries. We have been providing free information and support in English for the international community in the Netherlands for the past 19 years. Our office in Amsterdam is situated on Herengracht 472.

In addition, access offers educational seminars such as childbirth preparation courses, workshops, support and practical publications on many aspects about living and working in the Netherlands.

ACCESS can offer volunteer job opportunities where one can maintain skills or learn new ones can in an office environment.

Amsterdam Office
Herengracht 472 2nd Flr, 1017 CA
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Info & Helpline:
+31 (0)20 421 8445
Office Hours:
10am - 4pm
Website: http://www.access-nl.org
email: helpdesk-ams@access-nl.org