Introduction to the customs and habits of Dutch immigrants

# Netherlands Immigration # Introduction The diversity of Dutch culture is reflected in the cultural differences in different regions and the influence of foreign cultures. The Netherlands is known for its tolerant and open social atmosphere. Below I will introduce to you the customs and habits of Dutch immigrants. Welcome to read!

1. Customs

The image of the Netherlands is associated with trade, tulips, windmills, wooden shoes, cheese and white and blue glazed porcelain. The Netherlands' open policies on issues such as narcotics, sex trafficking, same-sex marriage and euthanasia have attracted worldwide attention.

The Dutch have a strong sense of time and pay attention to punctuality.

The Dutch cook a dish called "national dish" by mixing carrots, potatoes and onions. Every October when they go out to restaurants, every household must eat this "national dish".

The Netherlands is known as the "country of flowers", and the most abundant and most popular flower is tulip. Tulips are the symbol of the Netherlands and are therefore known as the "national flower". Therefore, the Netherlands is known as the "Garden of Europe".

2. Literature

Dutch folk literature emerged in the 13th century. At that time, in the south centered on Flanders, due to the influence of French culture and the awakening of the citizen class, literary works such as "Legends of Chivalry" and "Legenard" and other animal stories and religious poems appeared one after another.

3. Music

In terms of classical music, the Netherlands has a large number of orchestras distributed throughout the Netherlands. The most prestigious of these is the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, which often performs abroad.

IV. Sports

The Dutch football ranks among the top in the world, but it has always been shrouded in the tragedy of not being crowned. They were runners-up in the World Cup three times and the 1988 European Cup. Winning in the finals of major competitions.

5. Medical Treatment

The Netherlands has a complete health and medical network that can provide primary diagnosis and specialized care, so it is very convenient to seek medical treatment in the Netherlands. In addition, the Dutch emergency system is well developed. As long as you dial 112, you can get emergency services quickly. In the Netherlands, medicines must be purchased at pharmacies, and prescription medicines must have a prescription issued by a doctor. In some big cities, pharmacies take turns to be on duty at night and on weekends, and are open 24 hours a day. The dates of duty can be found in pharmacies and local newspapers.

VI. Science and Technology

The scientific research level of the Netherlands ranks 12th in the world. The Netherlands is a country that has signed a strategic science and technology alliance agreement with China and has carried out long-term equal cooperation in the field of scientific research.

Extended reading: The way to immigrate to the Netherlands

1. Settling in the Netherlands on the grounds of starting a family or reuniting with family members

If you have just met a Dutch citizen If you are a person or a person with a formal residence permit in the Netherlands who organizes a family, or if you are already the spouse, partner, or child of the above person, including a formally adopted child, you may enter the Netherlands and further apply for a residence permit VTV. However, first you must apply for an MVV visa at the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country or region.

If you have reasons to apply for MVV by marrying or living together, including reuniting with family members, your relatives in the Netherlands must meet certain conditions. The main application conditions are:

1. Must have Dutch nationality or official residence

2. Must have a fixed residence in the Netherlands

3. Must have a permanent residence in the Netherlands A paid job with a monthly salary of at least 70% of the social assistance benefit for a two-parent family, and a work contract of more than one year on the date of application. Apply for MVV to settle in the Netherlands as a direct family member, excluding: parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, and children over 18 years old.

After obtaining an MVV and entering the Netherlands, you should report to the Alien Police Station within 3 days and apply for a temporary residence VTV. Once you have obtained VTV and have lived legally in the Netherlands for more than 5 years, you can apply for long-term residence. However, if you want to confirm your long-term residence status in the Netherlands as soon as possible, you can also work hard to learn Dutch well, become familiar with the basic knowledge of Dutch social life, and then apply for Dutch citizenship after living in the Netherlands for three consecutive years.

2. Settling in the Netherlands for work reasons

When a Dutch employer hires a foreign worker, he must first apply for a labor permit for the employee. General employees apply to the regional labor office; artists, musicians, and athletes apply to the central labor office (CBA).

Taking general employees as an example, they must meet the following requirements:

1. The employer must appear to be hiring employees with special skills, and the employer must have made every effort to recruit in the Netherlands, for example By advertising without results.

2. The employer must report the job vacancy to the Labor Department for more than 5 weeks.

3. The employer is prepared to pay foreign employees monthly wages above the new minimum salary standard for full-time work. Salary

4. The employer must arrange residence in the Netherlands for foreign employees, and the working environment and living environment provided by the employer must be acceptable to foreign employees

5. Foreign employees must meet the requirements The position requirements required by the employer and the qualifications and skills required to fill the vacancy

6. Foreign employees must have or prepare to apply for a VTV for residence in the Netherlands