ACCESS
Established in 1986, ACCESS is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting the international expatriate community in the Netherlands.
Become a Hague Greeter
The Hague Greeters is 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 h ...
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 agencies specialising in helping English-speaking job hunters.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Volunteer Work
Did you know that there are more than 2,000 organisations in The Hague which depend upon the work of volunteers? This number includes not only organisations exclusively run by volunteers but also social services like hospital ...