Finding work
With a residence permit you are allowed to work. Register at werk.nl (UWV), make a CV, and search through job sites, employment agencies and your network. The municipality can guide you.
Fadlan ogow: This information is general and meant to help you get started. It is not legal or medical advice. Rules and amounts change — always check the official source or ask for help at your municipality or VluchtelingenWerk.
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- Register at werk.nl with your DigiD.
- Make a Dutch CV and a short cover letter.
- Apply through job sites, employment agencies and LinkedIn.
- Ask the municipality about work-and-learn programmes or a case manager (klantmanager).
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- Open a Dutch bank account for your salary.
- Have your foreign diplomas evaluated (IDW/Nuffic).
- Always report work to the allowances office and the municipality.