Information from the Government of The Netherlands

Building and housing

Population decline, Housing, Infrastructure ...

Economy

Enterprise and innovation, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in central government ...

Education

School holidays, Gender equality, Freedom of education ...

Family, health and care

Drugs, Euthanasia, Health insurance, Mental health care, Family law ...

Government and democracy

Public administration, Forming a new government, Police ...

International cooperation

European Union, Human rights, Treaties ...

Justice, security and defence

Identification documents, Emergency number 112, Cybercrime ...

Migration and travel

Visas, Dutch nationality, New in the Netherlands, Embassies, consulates and other representations ...

Nature and the environment

Agriculture, Climate change, Environment, Water management ...

Taxes, benefits and allowances

Taxation and businesses, Social policy, Grant programmes ...

Transport

Mobility, public transport and road safety, Eco-friendly fuels for transport, Drones ...

Work

Minimum wage, Legalising documents, Health and safety at the workplace ...

Spotlight

Prince's Day

On the third Tuesday in September ('Prince's Day') the King delivers the Speech from the Throne, officially opening the parliamentary year.

Webinar 'Work in Holland: Special permit for alumni of higher education'

Are you an international (non-EU) student and almost graduating or ending your research in the Netherlands? Watch back this webinar on The Orientation Year Permit.

New in the Netherlands

Newcomers to the Netherlands must comply with certain rules if they want to settle and work here.

News

Statement Prime Minister Rutte after the informal European Council in Salzburg

20-09-2018 | 15:30

Today, Prime Minister Rutte was present at an informal meeting of the European Council in Salzburg about internal security and ...

Reaching the highest point of the core of the EMA building

18-09-2018 | 17:30

The highest point of the core of the permanent building of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has been reached. That has been ...

International cooperation for peace, security and prosperity

18-09-2018 | 15:16

Working for peace, security and sustainable development: this is the core of the Netherlands’ integrated foreign policy for the ...

2019 Budget Memorandum: Investing in and preparing for the Netherlands' future

18-09-2018 | 15:15

In 2019 the Dutch economy will grow by 2.6% and the budget surplus will increase to 1% of gross domestic product (GDP). Next year ...

2019 Tax Plan: households will have more to spend