ACCESS
Established in 1986, ACCESS is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting the international expatriate community in the Netherlands.
Certificate of Good Behavior (VOG)
If you apply for a job for example involving confidential data or vulnerable persons, your employer may request a Certificate of Good Behavior (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag/VOG). Some positions such as teacher and taxi drive ...
Certifiying a copy or transcript (Waarmerken)
Sometimes a certified copy (gewaarmerkte kopie) or transcript is needed for a formal transaction such as for a job application. If so requested, the Municipality of The Hague can certify a copy or transcript, for example a di ...
Finding work
There are a number of recruitment agencies specialising in helping multilingual job hunters and several employment vacancy websites offer English-language job listings.
HOF Promotie Haags Vrijwilligerswerk
HOF, Promotie Haags Vrijwilligerswerk, is the supporting organisation for volunteer work in The Hague. HOF takes care of administration, provides advice and information on rules and regulations, and support for volunteers and ...
Hague Greeters
The Hague Greeters are a network of local volunteers who share their pride of the city with visitors. Because of their enthusiastic, personal and friendly approach, The Hague Greeters ensure that visitors feel welcome and at ...
Links and Resources for Expats
Here you can find a list of links to information that can be useful to expats living in The Hague or planning to relocate to and settle in the city or surrounding municipalities.
Networking and contact information
If you're looking to get out and meet like-minded people, you need to start networking. Here we offer a small selection of international networks where you can get started.
Public Employment Service
The public employment service, UWV WERKbedrijf, plays an important role on the Dutch labour market.
Starting your own business
Independent enterprise is the backbone of the Dutch economy. There are thousands of small and medium-sized firms, the so-called “MKB-ers” (Midden en Klein bedrijven). The Netherlands recognises the contribution these entrepre ...