What's life like after emigrating to Holland?

For those who want to immigrate to the Netherlands, they must have an urgent understanding of Dutch life. In fact, the overall social atmosphere in the Netherlands is very good, with a high degree of freedom and tolerance for various cultures and habits. Many people are worried that it is difficult to integrate into the local society because their mother tongue is not Dutch. Actually, it's not as difficult as I thought. Let's introduce what life is like after emigrating to Holland. Welcome to read!

Life after immigrating to Holland

I. Food safety

In China, we must wash the fruit first. It is no exaggeration to say that we even dare to put it in our mouth after washing it with the designated detergent. However, vegetables, rice and fruits bought in the Netherlands do not need to be cleaned. At first, eating grapes and spitting grape skins were laughed at by colleagues. What's even more incredible is that the Dutch detergent doesn't need to be washed. Put a pool of water into the detergent when washing dishes. After washing, there is a lot of foam on the dish, which can be used after drying. This is really surprising.

Compared with China, the diet is monotonous, probably because there are fewer Chinese in Holland. At present, there are relatively few Chinese food choices in the Netherlands. Prices are higher or lower than those in China, but the quality of food is really reassuring, such as freshly squeezed juice, sterilized milk, cherries, etc., which can be bought at lower prices here.

2. Comfortable living environment

In terms of environment, in addition to heavy industrial areas, you can see blue sky and white clouds. But it often rains in Holland, and it's all caught off guard. What impresses me most is that the attitude of government officials is very good, because anyone who has registered a company in China should know that a series of tedious things can make you collapse and run to various departments. I was deeply impressed by the speed and treatment of registering a company in the Netherlands. The staff will get it for you. You can share a small detail: I once went to get a new ID card. Google Maps says that the Immigration Department closes at 5 o'clock, but it actually closes at 4 o'clock. I arrived at 4: 30 and only the front desk was on duty. Tell the front desk that I live far away, and the younger brother at the front desk will call the coordinator to do it. I have experienced many similar things, such as immigration, city hall and kvk, which makes people feel concerned and respected. Sometimes, even if it is their own reasons, mistakes or information problems, clerks will mostly help solve them (of course, it is impossible to fail completely).

People get along well.

A person who works in the Netherlands said: He has been engaged in foreign trade in a Dutch food company for more than four years, and there are many opportunities to change jobs, but he finally chose to stay. Working in a Dutch company, office politics is inevitable, but it is much less than in China. When there is a conflict of interest between departments within the company, everyone can basically talk about the matter. Interpersonal relations and human exchanges in the Netherlands are also much simpler. When office colleagues get married, everyone will chip in 15 euros to buy gifts. After work, each has his own family and life, and few colleagues get together for dinner and shopping (unless they are particularly close). I get off work at 5: 00, and the company is basically empty at 5: 30. 25 days paid annual leave a year, all fools.

4. Life pressure is low, and welfare is really comprehensive.

The pace of life in the Netherlands is not fast, and house prices are also very cheap compared with those in China. Generally speaking, ordinary working-class people can afford to buy a house. Although I didn't get my nationality, as long as I bought it, I would have insurance, medical care and company benefits. According to my understanding of the Dutch, even if I lose my job, it won't be embarrassing.

However, it may be because the welfare is too good and the pressure of life is low, so the efficiency is not very high. Many people don't want to go to work with subsistence allowances, and parents don't seem to care much about their children's studies.

The so-called experience is for reference only, but taken together, we can find the same view that life in Europe is more suitable than that in China and North America. If you like a slow-paced life, Europe is indeed a very good choice.

Further reading: notes on naturalization of Dutch immigrants

First, the conditions for naturalization in the Netherlands (the normal application for naturalization option, the cycle is about 6-65438+February)

1) Adult

2) Must have an uninterrupted valid residence permit for 5 years or more.

3) The valid residence permit is a non-temporary residence permit, such as a work residence permit.

4) You have passed the integration exam. This means that you can write, speak, read and understand Dutch fluently. You must have A2 comprehensive test certificate or other relevant proof of Dutch proficiency recognized by IND.

5) There is no record of committing a crime, being sentenced to community service or a large number of economic problems in the last four years.

6) Prepare to take the oath to join Dutch nationality and give up the original nationality.

Second, the documents required for naturalization.

1) valid passport

2) Effective non-temporary residence permit

3) A valid birth certificate

4) A valid marriage certificate (if necessary)

5) Incorporate the examination certificate or recognized Dutch proficiency certificate.

Third, the naturalization fee

Single person: 789 euros

Multi-person: 10 19 Euro

Minors: 1 17 Euro

Four. Conditions for naturalization in the Netherlands (choose the option of naturalization in the Netherlands, the cycle is about 3 months)

1) has been married to a Dutch national for more than 3 years and has lived in the Netherlands continuously for more than 15 years.

2) Over 65 years old, who has lived in the Netherlands continuously for more than 15 years.

3) Being an adult, I have been living in the Netherlands since I was 4 years old.

4) Born in the Netherlands, lived in the Netherlands for more than 3 years, and was stateless at birth.

5) Being adopted by Dutch nationals and raised for more than 3 years.

The conditions for choosing to become a Dutch citizen are simple and quick (you must have a valid residence permit in the Netherlands). This summary is part of a clause that may be useful for immigrants from China.