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Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in the Kingdom of the Netherlands

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Choosing a place to fix/replace eyeglass frames [closed]

I'm a recent expatriate to the Netherlands (specifically, Amsterdam). My eyeglasses got sort of bent, and I need to try and fix the frame and/or replace it. …
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Ex-patriated in the Netherlands, travelling to third country - health insurance?

I'm expatriated from Israel/Palestine to the Netherlands. …
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A cheap(er) just-Internet connection in the Netherlands?

When I moved in to my apartment I signed up with KPN for Internet access (over the telephone cabling, so some kind of DSL I guess) + a phone account (which I don't really use). I didn't compare prices …
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How expensive is sending a letter by registered mail in the Netherlands?

I'm not currently in the Netherlands to check, but a friend of mine said they asked him for 1.6 EUR for non-registered and 8.45 EUR for registered. …
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Can I get a(n internationally-recognized) Debit card in the Netherlands?

Can I get one of those issued in the Netherlands? …
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Unemployment benefits for skilled migrants in the Netherlands?

I'm a skilled migrant working in the NL with a non-EU citizenship. My 2-year contract is about to expire; I'll be extending my residence for an "orientation year". I understand I should be eligible fo …
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What is the non-literal meaning of the book title "Kom hier dat ik u kus"? [closed]

There's this book called "Kom hier dat ik u kus" by Griet Op de Beeck. The title's literal meaning seems to be "Come here so that I may kiss you". I haven't read the book (nor can I with my poor Du …
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Where in Amsterdam can I dispose of unused/malfunctioning electrical appliances?

I have this microwave which stutters and doesn't always work. I could theoretically go fix it somewhere but I got another one, and I want to get rid of the old one. Still, it's a shame (and environmen …
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Sending a 'SEPA direct debit' slip by post - without an envelope?

I need to pay my Amsterdam municipal taxes. Instead of making one payment for the whole year, the municipality offers you this form to enable 8 monthly payments. Now, the thing is, it's a one-page fo …
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My employment contract as a highly skilled migrant ends; what now?

How long can I stay in the Netherlands with no further arrangements after my contract and residence permit expiration, without it being illegal/punishable? …
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What's with this DigiD code I hear about?

I've been living in the Netherlands for a while. I've registered with the IND, I have a valid residence permit, I have a BSN number, health insurance - everything. …
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In Amsterdam, what kind of public workspaces are open on the last week of the year?

I'm from a non-Christian non-European country, and I don't exactly have a good idea of what would be closed and what would be open on the last week of the year here in the Netherlands (and Amsterdam particularly …
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ABN AMRO hiked its fees on accounts when you live outside NL - what to do?

Specifically, is it possible to move my account to another bank, (which doesn't charge such a steep fee from non-residents), without having to visit the Netherlands to register and go through infinite … Note: I no longer reside in the Netherlands, or Europe. If your answer depends on residency or citizenship status, write your answer and just say so. …
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Can I send a letter within the Netherlands online?

Is it possible to "send" a letter to an address in the Netherlands without physically sending it? …
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In the Netherlands, in what kind of stores do I look for everyday men's clothes?

I've been living in Amsterdam for several months and have postponed clothes shopping for a while. Now I need to get some... so, I know there's the area famous for department stores and large brand sto …
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