Relocation Package
Your complete guided move to the Netherlands
From your first questions to your first weeks settled in — I handle the research, the introductions, and the bureaucracy so you don't have to figure it out alone.
What we do together — phase by phase
Strategy & visa planning
Weeks 1–2- Assess your situation and identify the right visa pathway (DAFT, HSM, partner, family — whatever fits)
- Build your personal relocation timeline and checklist
- Document review: what you'll need and how to prepare it
- Referral to a vetted immigration lawyer if a formal application is required
Housing & neighborhood fit
Weeks 2–6- City and neighborhood guidance based on your lifestyle, commute, and budget
- Introduction to vetted expat-specialist real estate agents
- Orientation on the Dutch rental market: what to expect, typical costs, red flags
- Guidance on temporary housing while your permanent place is arranged
- BSN registration guidance and gemeente appointment preparation
- DigiD setup and Dutch banking orientation
Schools & family setup
Weeks 3–8 (families)- Overview of the Dutch school system: public, international, bilingual options
- Age-appropriate school recommendations based on your children's needs and location
- Guidance on enrollment timelines and what schools expect from incoming expat families
- Childcare and after-school care options where relevant
Dutch system setup
Weeks 6–12- BSN registration guidance and gemeente appointment preparation
- Dutch health insurance: how it works, what to choose, how to register
- DigiD setup and Dutch banking orientation
- GP (huisarts) registration and understanding the Dutch healthcare system
- For ZZP / freelancers: KvK registration overview and business setup basics
Also included throughout
WhatsApp / email access to Erik throughout your move
Personal relocation checklist updated as you progress
Warm introductions to trusted housing agents, lawyers & specialists
19 years of lived American-Dutch experience in every recommendation
€1,495 / per person
Not sure yet? Start with a free 30-minute call.
Pricing is per person — a couple moving together is €2,990, a family of three is €4,485, and so on. All prices exclude VAT. The Relocation Package covers guidance, planning, and introductions. Third-party referrals — including real estate agents, immigration lawyers, and other specialists — are paid for separately and directly to the relevant party.