A brief introduction to the life of Dutch immigrants

Common sense of Dutch immigrants' life

The living customs in Europe are quite different from those in China. First of all, the Dutch are used to eating western food, but they are also interested in Chinese food. The Dutch love coffee very much, and they are very particular about pouring coffee. When pouring coffee, they can only pour two-thirds of the cup. If it is too full, it will be considered impolite.

Everyone knows that Dutch people especially like to travel, but if they want to travel together after immigrating to the Netherlands, they need to make an appointment before going to the Netherlands. The Dutch don't like to shake hands like the French, but remain more conservative and formal.

People engaged in business activities should wear conservative suits, and public and private units also need to make an appointment to visit.

Dutch breakfast is very rich. Generally, they will have a rest and have some tea at ten o'clock, and Chinese food is bound to be a big meal. At four o'clock, they will have a rest and have some snacks. Dinner is the most formal meal, usually at seven o'clock, and there may be a midnight snack before going to bed.

Dutch businessmen like to entertain each other. If you want to go to a Dutch home, you will usually only be invited to have a few drinks, and then you will go to a restaurant for dinner. Don't forget to send your wife flowers when you go home. Be sure to remember that the number of flowers you bring is odd, five or seven.

Dutch furniture and interior decoration are very famous in the world, so if you go to Dutch homes, you must see their furniture. If you are good, you can appreciate their furniture and decorations, such as artworks and furnishings.

You should also know when to go to your home in the Netherlands. The time periods are March-May and 9-165438+1October, because in June, July and August, Dutch people go on holiday more often.

Dutch people generally avoid talking about American politics, money and prices to pay taxes. They prefer talking, traveling and sports.

Dutch people have a strong sense of time, so they must attend parties, work and meetings on time.

When you take a taxi in Holland, the driver doesn't accept tips.

Dutch people usually pay attention to putting men in front when they go up stairs, which is somewhat different from us.

Further reading: Dutch immigrant welfare

0 1, the world's leading pension system

The Dutch pension system has always been the best in the world. The original intention of the pension system design is to ensure that everyone can enjoy a decent life now and in the future after reaching the statutory retirement age. Its characteristics are mainly manifested in three pillars: basic state pension, occupational pension and private pension.

The basic national pension plan is a compulsory insurance plan based on payment, which is between pure national welfare and commercial nature. The most striking feature of this plan is that the payment is linked to personal income, while the pension is fixed and unified, which is 70% of the legal minimum wage. This embodies the design concept that everyone enjoys basic welfare equally.

02. Health care system in Europe

In the six categories of the European Health Consumption Index, the Netherlands won two titles, namely, patients' rights and information (shared with Denmark) and service scope and convenience.

In the Netherlands, the government requires every citizen to have medical insurance. The system aims to make everyone get affordable medical care, and the government's task is to create conditions to prevent diseases and accidents as much as possible, and strive to provide various forms of treatment, care and care.

In the Netherlands, basic medical insurance has covered most of the medical services that residents may need in their daily lives, such as seeing a doctor, being hospitalized and buying medicines.

The Dutch National Medical Insurance Fund is raised through two channels:

One is the insurance premium paid by citizens (/kloc-minors under 0/8 are free), and the other is raised through income tax. The average monthly premium of basic medical insurance in the Netherlands is about 100 Euro. At the same time, the Dutch government also provides insurance subsidies for low-income people. As long as you are a Dutch citizen or have the right of abode in the Netherlands, you can apply for insurance allowance. In addition, the Netherlands implements universal medical care, and maternal care before and after the birth of the child is free. There is also domestic help for 7 days and 5 hours a day after delivery.

As long as you live legally in the Netherlands and buy medical insurance, you can enjoy all the family medical equipment and services provided by the special family medical care center. At present, the minimum choice of Dutch medical insurance is 77 euros a month. The medical insurance purchased in the Netherlands belongs to global medical insurance, and the medical expenses incurred in other countries can be reimbursed by the insurance company that purchased the insurance.

03. Quality education and relatively low tuition.

The quality of Dutch higher education is famous for its high quality, internationalization and application. Among the top 200 universities in The Times of England, only 14 U-universities and 13 universities are listed in the Netherlands. All its H-level universities have been selected into the list of 200 business schools in the world.

Further reading: ten advantages of Dutch investment immigrants

First, the cost requirement is low. It only takes one million RMB to start this project. The dispatcher does not need a physical examination, a crime-free notarization and a tax payment certificate.

Second, the processing time is very short. If the customer cooperates well, the customer can get a visa to the Netherlands as soon as 6 months, which also has great advantages.

Third, one person handles it and the whole family goes together. Children must be under 18 years old, and spouses can enjoy the right to work freely after arriving in the Netherlands. They can take up any full-time or part-time job in the Netherlands without applying for a work permit, and their accompanying children can enjoy free education in the Netherlands upon arrival.

Fourth, get a five-year residence card at one time. After five years, you can apply for naturalization or permanent residence (Dutch green card or EU green card) according to the Dutch immigration law, without worrying about updating your residence card or dealing with the immigration bureau.

Fifth, the follow-up cost is also very low. There is no need to rent an office in a place designated by the government. You can set up a company in the house you buy or rent. You don't have to hire local employees. When you have temporary business needs, you can hire interns or part-time employees. The Dutch Immigration Bureau does not require the subsidiaries of immigrants in the Netherlands to be profitable. When applying for naturalization or permanent residence, the profitability of immigrant Dutch companies will not be evaluated.

Sixth, there is no immigration supervisor. The Dutch government does not stipulate how long immigrants must stay in the Netherlands, so they can travel to and from Central Europe at will after immigration.

Seventh, high welfare. When new immigrants arrive in the Netherlands, they can enjoy the welfare of most Dutch nationals. Allow family members to work legally. In the first five years, all Dutch citizens can enjoy the same benefits except voting rights and unemployment benefits, benefits and low-rent housing with zero down payment and government subsidies.

Eighth, go to school. Children or spouses can apply to any university in the European Union, and the tuition fee is only 65,438+05-20% of that of international students. They also enjoy the benefits that all international students can't enjoy, such as free transportation card, living allowance, interest-free loan, single subject and full scholarship (there are some differences between spouses over 30 and under 30).

Ninth, a high-quality living environment. The low prices and living expenses in the Netherlands make you work and live in the Netherlands with peace of mind.

Tenth, a broad business platform and generous tax refund benefits. There is no need to pay any income tax before the company makes a profit. Even in the profit-making year, it can be enjoyed by offsetting in the adjacent loss-making year. 42% of the payroll tax, 10% is income tax, and the rest is medical co-ordination, unemployment and endowment insurance, but lawyers can help apply for a 30% tax refund.