DIY Relocation Toolkit
For the self-sufficient planner who wants a proven roadmap.
- Step-by-step checklists
- Document templates
- Self-paced roadmap
- City-specific guides
A relocation concierge
Move to Europe
with confidence.
Personal relocation support for Americans moving to the Netherlands and beyond. Whether you're exploring the DAFT entrepreneur route, moving for work, or relocating your family, we make your transition smooth, organized, and stress-free.
Why Europe
Why more Americans are choosing Europe.
A growing number of families and professionals are looking abroad for a calmer, more sustainable way of life. Here's what they tell us they were searching for.
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Work-life balance
A protected 36-hour week, four weeks of vacation, and a culture that respects evenings and weekends.
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Excellent healthcare
Universal coverage with short wait times and physicians who treat their patients, not the clock.
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Safe communities
Walkable neighborhoods, low crime rates, and children who bike themselves to school by age eight.
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Family-friendly lifestyle
World-class childcare, generous parental leave, and weekends spent outdoors instead of in traffic.
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International opportunities
Europe's most English-fluent country, with direct trains to Paris, Berlin, and Brussels.
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High quality of life
Consistently ranked in the world's top ten — clean air, strong public services, and quiet streets.
How we help
Everything you need for a successful move.
Immigration Pathways
Map your options — DAFT, Highly Skilled Migrant, family routes, and beyond.
Housing Support
Navigate the Dutch rental market with strategy, contacts, and contract review.
Schools & Family Life
Find the right international or local schools, childcare, and family resources.
Healthcare & Insurance
Understand how Dutch healthcare works — and have it set up before you arrive.
Business Setup
Guidance for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent professionals starting fresh.
Settling In
Practical support during your first months: banking, BSN, community, belonging.
Pathways
Popular ways Americans move to the Netherlands.
- Learn more01Most flexible
DAFT Entrepreneur Route
For American entrepreneurs and freelancers. A simplified path under the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty with a low capital requirement.
- Learn more02Most common
Highly Skilled Migrant
For professionals relocating through an employer. Fast-tracked processing and a 30% ruling tax advantage for qualifying hires.
- Learn more03Family-first
Family & Partner Route
For those joining a spouse or registered partner. Personal documentation support and family coordination from day one.
- Learn more04Start here
Exploring Your Options
Not sure which route fits your situation? We start with an eligibility assessment and design a path around your circumstances.
Our services
Choose the level of support that's right for you.
Guided Relocation
Collaborative planning with an expert who knows the terrain.
- Personal 1-on-1 consultations
- Customized relocation plan
- Ongoing email & call support
- Vetted partner referrals
White Glove Relocation
End-to-end coordination from your first call to your first dinner party.
- Full project coordination
- Trusted partner introductions
- On-the-ground support
- Priority availability
Why work with us
A trusted partner for one of life's biggest decisions.
“We're a Dutch-American couple. Bram is Dutch, born and raised here; Frances is American and made the move from the US to the Netherlands in 2012. We've lived the paperwork, the housing hunt, the cultural adjustments, and the quiet wins of building a new life abroad — and we help our clients navigate the same path with calm and clarity.”
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Independent guidance
We work for you — never for a brokerage, employer, or third party.
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Local expertise
A decade in the Netherlands, with deep familiarity in every region.
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Personalized support
Plans built around your timeline, family, and risk tolerance.
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Trusted network
Vetted lawyers, tax advisors, brokers, and schools, one call away.
Free download · 42 pages
The American's Guide to Moving to the Netherlands.
A practical, hand-written guide covering visas, housing, healthcare, taxes, schools, and the dozens of small decisions that make or break a move.
- · The DAFT visa, explained without jargon
- · How to read a Dutch rental contract
- · Tax timing for a clean US exit
- · Schools, childcare, and where to land
FAQ
Questions, answered honestly.
A few of the questions we hear most often. If yours isn't here, ask us on a call.
Next step
Ready to explore your move to Europe?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and start planning your next chapter with confidence. No pressure, no obligation — just a calm conversation.