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← Back to blog Blog Living and Working in the Netherlands as a Migrant Worker: What should You Know? 25 July 2025 3 min read Are you considering living and working in the Netherlands? Then an exciting but busy time is ahead. You'll start working in a new country, and at the same time, you need to arrange many things: housing, documents, transportation, and more. Don't worry, at Charlie works we'll help you get started. In this blog, you'll read what you can expect as a migrant worker in the Netherlands. Living and working in the Netherlands via Charlie works When you come to work in the Netherlands through Charlie works, you can be sure that many things will be arranged for you. Think of reliable work, a fair salary , transport to your workplace, and support with the most important documents. For example, you can work in logistics, production, or technology, sectors where people are always needed. Our colleagues speak multiple languages and guide you from the very first moment. This way, you don't have to figure everything out on your own. Living in the Netherlands Your stay in the Netherlands starts with a good place to live. In many cases, we arrange housing for you. You usually live together with other colleagues from abroad, often near your work. Your accommodation meets the applicable SNF standards and is equipped with the most important facilities. If your housing is located a bit further from your workplace, you may be able to get a bicycle or car on loan from Charlie works. Transport arrangements are made separately from this arrangement. What can you expect in terms of housing? Think of a shared house or apartment, a private or shared bedroom, and common areas such as kitchen and bathroom. We make sure you can move in quickly as soon as you arrive. What do you need to arrange before you can live and work in the Netherlands? When you work in the Netherlands , you need a number of things to start working legally and saf...