Europe
Nomad Score
7/10
Avg Monthly Cost
$3,000
Internet Speed
95 Mbps
Safety
Very Safe
Netherlands taxes residents on worldwide income. The 30% ruling allows qualifying expats to receive 30% of salary tax-free for 5 years. Box 3 wealth tax applies to savings and investments.
Income Tax
36.93-49.5%
Capital Gains
Box 3 (1.2-6.17% deemed return)
VAT / Sales Tax
21%
Tax Year
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Special Tax Regimes
tourist
Citizens of 60+ countries can enter the Netherlands and the entire Schengen Area without a visa for short stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
tourist
Required for nationals of visa-required countries to visit the Netherlands and Schengen Area for tourism, business, or family visits for up to 90 days.
work
Fast-track residence permit for highly qualified professionals with a job offer from an IND-recognized Dutch employer. Includes 30% tax ruling eligibility.
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Residence permit for entrepreneurs and freelancers who can demonstrate their business serves Dutch economic interests. Evaluated using a points-based system.
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Simplified self-employment permit exclusively for US citizens. No points-based assessment required, only EUR 4,500 investment needed.
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One-year permit for recent graduates of Dutch universities or top 200 global universities to seek employment or start a business in the Netherlands.
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EU-wide work permit for highly qualified professionals with a university degree. Allows easier mobility across EU member states after 12 months.
$3,000/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
Excellent healthcare. Basic health insurance mandatory (~€130/month). GP (huisarts) is the gateway to all specialist care.
BSN (citizen service number) required. ING and ABN AMRO are popular. Bunq is digital-first and foreigner-friendly.
Very safe. Bicycle theft is common. Watch for pickpockets in Amsterdam tourist areas. Some areas of Rotterdam and The Hague less safe at night.