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Relocation plan to Netherlands

This is a SAMPLE plan generated for an example profile: Going solo · Employment · Digital nomad (remote work) · citizen of Russia

Cost of living (from ~)EUR2800/mo
Steps in the plan28
Updated15.08.2026

Relocation plan

Key Milestones
  1. 1 Legal residence route and financial model defined

    A realistic way for a Russian citizen with remote employment to relocate to the Netherlands has been established, and its financial feasibility has been verified.

  2. 2 Documents and permit application prepared

    The documents have been prepared in the required format, and the application has been submitted under a suitable immigration basis.

  3. 3 Permit obtained, housing and relocation arranged

    The necessary entry and residence permit has been obtained, temporary accommodation has been confirmed, and the trip to the Netherlands has been completed.

  4. 4 Post-arrival registrations and financial infrastructure completed

    Address registration, BSN, residency and healthcare matters, as well as work and banking processes, have been completed.

Visa and Residence Permit
  1. 6 Identify a suitable basis for legal residence and work

    It has been verified that there is generally no separate universal digital nomad visa in the Netherlands, and a verifiable route has been selected: Dutch employment with a sponsor, another residence permit, or postponing the move until a legal basis becomes available.

  2. 11 Apply under the selected basis

    The visa or residence permit application has been submitted through the appropriate channel, and the submission confirmation and case number have been saved.

  3. 12 Receive the decision and check the permit conditions

    The application decision has been received; the permit’s validity period, right to work, need for an entry visa, and further steps to obtain the card have been checked.

  4. 17 Obtain the residence card and check its details

    The residence card has been received or the prescribed issuance procedure has been completed; the personal details, validity period, and permitted activity have been checked.

Documents, Translation, Apostille
  1. 7 Inventory personal and work-related documents

    An individual list of documents has been compiled based on the selected grounds, including documents of a Russian citizen, proof of employment, and materials confirming income.

  2. 8 Obtain up-to-date documents and bring them into the required format

    Missing documents have been ordered, their validity periods have been checked, and the necessary translations and legalization have been arranged for submission to the Dutch authorities.

Budget and cost of living
  1. 5 Check the feasibility of a budget of €800–1200 per month

    A personal budget has been prepared for one person, with separate calculations for housing, mandatory payments, insurance, transportation, and initial expenses. The minimum reserve before relocation has been determined.

Healthcare and Insurance
  1. 9 Arrange medical coverage for the relocation period

    Active insurance coverage has been selected for the trip and the transition period until mandatory Dutch health insurance is arranged.

  2. 21 Take out mandatory health insurance

    A Dutch basic health insurance policy has been selected and activated, and the procedures for payment and accessing medical care are clear.

Housing
  1. 14 Book temporary accommodation with the option to register

    For the arrival period, accommodation has been selected that fits the budget and duration, with the possibility of registering the address with the municipality verified.

  2. 18 Find long-term accommodation within the confirmed budget

    A housing option has been found that matches the financial means and allows official registration at the address.

Banks and Accounts
  1. 13 Prepare a secure plan for storing and transferring money

    Payment instruments available before relocation, a cash reserve, and a legal way to transfer funds have been identified, taking into account restrictions for a Russian citizen.

  2. 22 Open a Dutch bank account

    An account has been opened for receiving income and paying everyday expenses, or a viable alternative has been confirmed for the duration of the bank’s review.

Taxes and Tax Residency
  1. 24 Determine Tax Residency and Income Obligations

    Determined where tax residency arises after relocation, how income from a foreign employer is declared, and which notifications or withholdings are required.

  2. 25 Prepare the Annual Tax Cycle

    Created a calendar for tax reporting, retaining supporting documents, and reconciling income, withholdings, and insurance payments for the first year.

Employment and Employee Rights
  1. 10 Align remote employment with the selected immigration route

    It has been confirmed whether the current employer can legally employ the person through a Dutch entity or recognised sponsor, or whether a change of employer and contract format is required.

  2. 23 Arrange employment status and payments after relocation

    The employment contract, payroll arrangements, and the right to perform the stated activity are aligned with the conditions of the residence permit and Dutch requirements.

Relocation Logistics
  1. 15 Create a plan for the trip and transportation of personal belongings

    The route, luggage, departure date, order of transporting belongings, and documents required to cross the border have been determined.

  2. 16 Complete the move and enter the Netherlands

    The trip has been completed while the permit was valid, temporary accommodation has been occupied, and proof of entry and residence has been saved.

Integration and daily life
  1. 19 Register with the municipality at your place of residence

    Registration with the municipality has been completed, the residential address has been entered into the official records, and confirmation of registration has been received.

  2. 20 Obtain a BSN and activate essential digital services

    A Dutch personal BSN number has been obtained, and access to the necessary government and everyday services has been set up.

  3. 26 Set up everyday infrastructure and integration

    Communication services and internet have been connected, and transportation, a general practitioner, household payments, and basic Dutch language learning have been arranged.

Plan "B"
  1. 27 Document the scenario in case of refusal or missed deadlines

    The financial limit for waiting, actions in case of refusal, and alternatives have been defined: Dutch-sponsored employment, another EU country, or returning to the current place of residence.

  2. 28 Conduct a control check of the relocation’s sustainability

    The remaining financial reserve, permit validity, income stability, and the conditions for returning or switching to an alternative route if the situation worsens have been checked.

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