Moving from the U.S. to the Netherlands? Dutch Landing is here to guide you through visas, housing, healthcare, and Dutch life — step by step with a clear plan—without costly mistakes, delays, or confusion.
How I help
Moving abroad isn’t just exciting—it’s complicated. You’re dealing with: Confusing visa options (DAFT, HSM, partners, etc.), a brutal housing market, school systems you don’t understand, health insurance, BSN, registration…
Endless paperwork and delays and one wrong step can cost you:
💸 Thousands of euros
⏳ Months of lost time
😓 Serious stress for your family
Dutch Landing gives you a clear, step-by-step relocation plan—so you can move with confidence. No guesswork. No endless Googling. No expensive mistakes. Just clarity, structure, and expert guidance from someone who has done it. Most importantly, Dutch Landing helps you not merely navigate the first few months, but how to plan for a long-term residency that could lead to a permanent residency or even citizenship!
Why Dutch Landing?
You’re not just relocating—you’re re-rooting. With 19 years of personal and professional experience in the Netherlands, I know exactly what it takes to make your landing smooth and how to plan for a long-term residency!
🔹 Legal & Entry Strategy
Understand your visa options (including DAFT)
Step-by-step application guidance
Avoid common and costly mistakes ---
🔹 Housing Strategy
How to actually find housing in the Netherlands
Avoid scams and wasted applications
Connection to top Dutch real estate agents who specialize working with expats!
🔹 Kids & Schools
Types of schools explained clearly
How enrollment really works
Helping your children adapt smoothly ---
🔹 System Setup
BSN registration
Health insurance
Banking and essentials
What I Do
Move to the Netherlands: Clarity Call
€125/60 Minute Call
Not sure where to start? This call is for you. We talk through your situation — where you are, where you want to be, and what's standing in the way. No pitch, no pressure. You leave with a clear sense of which step makes sense next.
Premium Relocation Package
€4500/Per Person
For those who want it handled, not just explained. I act on your behalf — documents, applications, landlord negotiations, correspondence. You make the decisions; I do the work. Priority access throughout, and I stay with you during your first 90 days until you're fully settled and operational.
Follow-up Consultation
€100/60 Minute Call
Already here but hitting walls? This session is a check-in for people who've landed but need to troubleshoot — bureaucracy snags, housing questions, integration challenges, next steps for residency. One focused hour to get back on track.
Relocation Package
€1250/Per Person
The complete guided move — from first decision to first 45 days on Dutch soil. Six structured modules cover everything: visa and legal, housing, schools, health insurance, registration, and settling in. Three calls, ongoing chat support, and a full set of templates and checklists. This is the program most families and individuals choose.
Meet Dutch Landing
I've been exactly where you are — excited, overwhelmed, and full of questions. That's why I do this.
Erik Olsen, PhD:
Hi, I’m Erik. I’m a dual American-Dutch citizen who moved to the Netherlands nearly 20 years ago—and never left. I’ve built my life here: education, career, family.
I’ve personally navigated:
Housing challenges
Dutch bureaucracy
Healthcare and education systems
Long-term integration
Now, through Dutch Landing, I help other Americans do the same—without the confusion and costly mistakes.
What Americans Say About Dutch Landing
- Thomas B., (Savannah → Amsterdam)
“I came to Erik to understand my options and he presented a clear plan for my international move. He saved me a lot of time and confusion!”
- Sarah & David (San Francisco → Utrecht)
“Erik’s advice saved us hours of frustration at the gemeente. We felt so much more confident making the move!”
- John and Vikki P. (Chicago → Utrecht)
"We relocated from Chicago with two kids under 10 and had no idea where to start. Erik walked us through everything — schools, health insurance, even which type of neighborhood would work best for our lifestyle. Three months in, we feel completely at home in Utrecht.”
Melissa R., (New York → The Hague)
"I'd already moved before finding DutchLanding and was drowning in bureaucracy — no DigiD, no BSN, no clue. Erik got me unstuck fast. His step-by-step approach turned weeks of stress into a few manageable afternoons."
- James W., (Boston → Leiden)
"As a grad student coming to Leiden, I thought I could figure it all out myself. I couldn't. Erik's knowledge of the university system, housing near campus, and Dutch healthcare made my transition genuinely enjoyable instead of exhausting."
- Danielle K., HR Manager, Seattle-based tech firm
"We hired DutchLanding to support three employees relocating from our Seattle office. The onboarding was smooth, our staff felt supported, and we didn't have to manage a single municipality appointment ourselves. We'll be using Erik again."
Let’s Talk!
Whether you’re planning a move or already here and overwhelmed, I’m here to help.
📍 Amsterdam-based, working across the Netherlands
📧 Email: info@dutchlanding.nl