Country Guide
Working in the Netherlands
Recruitment for data centres, semiconductor projects, with right-to-work and relocation guidance.
Local Market Overview
The Netherlands is a major European data centre and semiconductor location, with work concentrated around Amsterdam and Eindhoven.
English is widely used on international projects.
Key sectors
Live Jobs in the Netherlands
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EU, EEA and Swiss citizens
You can live and work in the Netherlands without a work permit. You may need to register with the local authorities if you stay longer than three months.
Everyone else
You will usually need a work permit or residence permit before you start, often sponsored by the employer. Requirements depend on your nationality, role and salary.
This is general guidance, not immigration advice. Always check the official source: IND: Immigration and Naturalisation Service
Moving to the Netherlands
Practical steps for your first weeks. Our consultants can talk you through each one before you accept an offer.
Our relocation advice- Get your BSN (citizen service number)Needed for payroll and tax. Apply as soon as you arrive; your employer can advise.
- Register your addressMost countries require registration with the local authority within a set period.
- Open a local bank accountMany employers pay salaries into a local account.
- Arrange healthcareCheck how public healthcare and any employer health cover work.
- Find accommodationAsk us where people on the project usually live; rotation roles often include accommodation.
- Check your driving licenceEU licences are valid across the EU; others may need exchanging after a period.
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