If you are looking for work in the Netherlands, you have several possibilities. The government will help you find work.
Do you live in an EU or EEA country or Switzerland and are you looking for work in the Netherlands? You can visit the EURES website, for example, and look for vacancies in the Netherlands. You can also contact an adviser in your own language.
If you want to work in the Netherlands, your employer might need a work permit. This depends on the country you come from. If you are from outside the EU you usually need a work permit.
Are you already in the Netherlands, and do you have questions about your work or do you want to work on your development or find a new job? Visit the websites of Werkcentrum and UWV for help with training, self-development and finding work. You will also see which organisations in your area can help you. If you have questions, go to your local branch of Werkcentrum.
Many employers ask if you speak Dutch or English. You can learn Dutch so you have more opportunities for work. It will also help you participate in Dutch society more quickly.
You can search for vacancies online. Visit the EURES website to find jobs in the Netherlands and talk to an adviser in your own language. Also check the websites of UWV and your local branch of Werkcentrum.
If you are from a country that is a member of the EU or EEA or from Switzerland, you are allowed to work in the Netherlands without a work permit. If you are not from one of these countries, your employer usually has to apply for a work permit.
Not necessarily. In some cases, you can also work if you speak English. If you learn Dutch, however, this will make it easier to find work and participate in daily life in the Netherlands.
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