diMario t1_j4tz4dg wrote
Reply to comment by AubyvsCDNU in Dutch Constitution to be amended to ban discrimination based on sexuality or disability by DutchBlob
You might want to look into the Dutch American Friendship Treaty. Basically, you can relocate to the Netherlands as an American citizen if you are prepared to jump through some hoops. You will also need about € 6000, 4500 of which are to remain in your possession in a business bank account.
Official Dutch IND (government immigation service) website.
Lawyers if you prefer them. They cost extra money, of course.
Rannasha t1_j4uwwus wrote
Immigrating to the Netherlands through DAFT isn't that trivial. The program is intended for people starting (or moving) a business or being otherwise self-employed. Not only do you need a businessplan and some money in your pockets to apply, but you can only derive income from your business / self-employment while you're in the NL with DAFT, so you can't just transition to regular employment a year down the road or so.
twistedbronll t1_j4uap42 wrote
Only downside is that you have to learn dutch....
diMario t1_j4uhjjk wrote
In the short term, you can get by with only English. In the long term, if you want to become a Dutch citizen, you'll have to pass a test which among other things also grades you on having a rudimentary grasp of Dutch.
Rest assured though that most asylum seekers who come here from a vastly different culture (Middle East, many Ukrainians, a smattering of African nations and yes, even some from China) manage to pass the test after taking a course so it is doable.
Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments