Indian net migration to the Netherlands has fallen by nearly three-quarters since its 2022 peak. But earlier migrant cohorts are staying much longer, family migration has grown, and the community’s questions are shifting from jobs and relocation to children, housing, citizenship and ageing parents.
The Indian Migration Boom in the Netherlands Is Slowing. The Community Is Settling Down. Read More »
Before last week’s Indian restaurant arrests, there was a chef shortage, a special immigration route, warnings of exploitation, a government shutdown — and even a lawsuit by Asian restaurant owners. The full story goes back years. There is a deceptively simple question behind the Indian restaurant investigation currently making news in the Netherlands: Why was
The Netherlands needed Asian chefs. Then the system started going wrong Read More »
Two restaurant owners have been arrested in the Netherlands in an investigation involving Indian workers, alleged labour exploitation and more than €4 million in suspected illegal gains. Here is what we actually know — and what we don’t. If you are Indian and live around Amsterdam, Utrecht or The Hague, there is a reasonable chance
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Many Indian students and early-career professionals arrive in the Netherlands with a CV that feels complete by Indian standards: detailed education history, projects, internships, certifications, achievements, maybe even marks and school-level details. The problem is that Dutch recruiters usually need something simpler: a clear, scannable document that quickly shows what role you fit, what you
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Hoe ga ik je helpun?Ik ben an appel – make a graphic meme-like You have been learning dutch from an app, or even an in-person course. These help you get started in the beginning, but many of Indian expats still find it hard to speak conversational Dutch because of their working environment where they are
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A reoccuring question in social media groups is young professionals, mostly from IT or Finance industries mentioning that they have received a job offer in a Western European Country and are not fully sure if the move will be worth it, especially while comparing the salaries and the quality of life they lead to. This
30 Lakh to 80k in the Netherlands – Is the move worth it?” Read More »
If you are an Indian expat navigating the Dutch work scene, one question often floats around: Is there really a hierarchy here, or is it just a myth? Spoiler alert: they do things differently but it might not be as complicated as you think! I spoke with seven Dutch professionals with ages between 25 and
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There are days when Europe feels great. And then there are days when you just want: If you’ve been craving that familiar Bollywood feeling, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t have to fly back to India for it. Here are the movie halls across the Netherlands where Bollywood films regularly show up —
Because driving here isn’t hard — but unlearning old habits is. If you’ve driven in India, you already have great instincts: awareness, reflexes, patience.What you may not have yet is how seriously rules are taken in the Netherlands. Here are six traffic rules that trip up Indians the most — and can cost you fines,
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A visit to Rijksmuseum always begins with ten minutes of awe, but then you are lost in countless exhibitions. Next time you are there, plan to cover our suggestions to add some more connection to your tour. From textiles and trade to gods, rituals, and colonial echoes — the Rijksmuseum quietly carries more India than
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