Jess
@jessicaatje137
American expat in the Netherlands
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32 posts
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About me
American
Lives in Dordrecht
Speaks English, Dutch, some Spanish
Registration: 28 July 2010
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Are there Americans living in Dordrecht? by StElmosFire
Hello, I found a post with the same topic here but it's four years old. So I thought I would refresh the question and see if there are Americans living in Dordrecht. I have been living here for 14 years but have only met one or two fellow ...
Hi there! I am also an American living in Dordrecht. I have been in NL since 2008. I am married to a Dutchie, and we have 2 kids. I am originally from upstate NY. I would love to meet some other Americans here! :) Read More
How good is Dordrecht by crossroadsk
Hi, I have a job opening in Dordrecht. I want to know how is life after moving here for expats. I am from India. Will be moving with my wife. I heard that there would be hatred for expat communities in some regions!! I want to find out how is ...
Hi there! I am an American living in Dordrecht with my Dutch husband and our two kids. I must say that I enjoy this city very much! It's a smaller city and great for younger families. It's really easy to get around, and everything is close by. ... Read More
WORKING IN NETHERLANDS BUT DONT SPEAK DUTCH by Candz
Hi there I currently live in South Africa but want to move to the Netherlands next year as my boyfriend lives there. Can anyone tell me what it is like getting a job there if you dont speak dutch. Is a big problem? Thanks
Most of the job openings I have found, even in the larger cities, require you to have at least some knowledge of the Dutch language, if not fluent. So I strongly encourage you to learn the language now. You will have to take a Dutch integration ... Read More
Student is looking for an American for school project by Walders
Hi everybody, My name is Willemijn and I study Journalism in Utrecht. I am looking for an American who would like to help me with a school project. As you may have seen, there is already another message like this uploaded by a classmate of mine. ...
As I told your classmate, I am interested. I would just like some more details first. Let me know! :) Read More
Looking for an American to interview by tessak
Hi, I'm looking for an American to interview that now lives in the Netherlands. It is an interview on camera for educational purpose. We want to know why you came to holland, if you like holland, what your hobby's are and how you expierence ...
I am interested. Please send me a message and let me know more about this project. Thanks! Read More
How Can I move To The Netherlands to be with my Fiance?????? by AJForever
My Fiance and I have been together for almost 6 years! Now any we are both 18. I am trying to live in the Netherlands and we have been waiting for a long time so we could be together in the same place. We are sick of visiting for 3 months then ...
ican see you are an american citizen. you can live in netherlands more than 3 months... just register to gemeentee and you wanted to live here in Holland. American citizens are exempted to have an MVV visa.Sorry, but that is not true. Just because ... Read More
FRIENDSHIP by prossy
hi am Prossy looking for a friend in Netherlands who can help me out.
Hi there, What exactly do you need help for? Let me know! I'll see what I can do! :) Jess Read More
Beauty school by idelisen
Hi! I would love to start a study that has to do with hair, make- up or similar. But until now I haven聮t found out if there is a school which offers any kind of higher education in this. If you have any information about this or know anything at ...
Hi Ida, I am interested in the same thing as you are. From what I have found so far, they offer study programs here that are in Dutch. I have yet to see anything in English though. I'll keep looking as well. Good luck with your search, and ... Read More
my italian for your english by emilianaporto
hi, I'm Italian. I will be in Netherlands for 3-4 mouths, because I want live an international experience. I will be in Capelle aan den IJssel to 16th of May, hosted of a Dutch family. I would be pleased indeed to compare me with cultural different ...
Hi Emiliana! I would LOVE to learn Italian! Are you still in the Netherlands? If so, how long will you be here for? I am in Dordrecht, which isn't too far away from you. Hope to hear from you! ~Jess Read More
noordbrabant area by aiyah17_2011
anyone live close in roosendaal?
Just added ya! Sent you a message on here too. Haha. Read More
noordbrabant area by aiyah17_2011
anyone live close in roosendaal?
Do you have facebook? I'm on there more than I am on here. Read More
noordbrabant area by aiyah17_2011
anyone live close in roosendaal?
I'd love to meet some new people and make new friends! Just let me know! :) Read More
Working in Netherlands by AnitaMK
Hi people, I am new here! Also new in the Netherlands.Moved three weeks ago to start my new life with my partner. Trying to find a job since the first week that i am here but it is not going wery well,i don't speak Dutch!Even for a simple job they ...
Hi Anita, Welcome to NL! I just have a question first. Were you already approved for your visa to stay here? Usually that takes a few months to hear from the IND, and you will get a letter of approval and then another letter letting you know ... Read More
Entering and Re-entering the Netherlands by LRosas
Here is my situation: I will have a residence permit while I go to school for a year in Leiden. My boyfriend would like to come live with me if that's at all possible. He will not be applying for any visa because he will not be trying to find ...
I am pretty sure that he would have to be out of the EU (European Union) for 3 months after the 3 months he would be staying here. To confirm this, you should contact the IND (Dutch Immigration Office) for more information. Good luck! Leiden is a ... Read More
Will my kid have a dutch passport by Maher.Haddad
Dear All, We are a lebanese couple living in Hilversum - The Netherlands with valid resident permits as I am working for a company here. We are expecting to have a baby end of August 2011. I would like to know whether the baby will get the dutch ...
Hi there, Your best bet is to call your local Gemeente as well as IND (Immigration Office) as one or both should be able to answer your question. Read More