Living across the border and working in the Netherlands
As a cross-border worker, you will be subject to specific regulations in the areas of taxation, health insurance and social security. This can be quite complex, but you are not alone.
During the application process, onboarding and throughout your career with us, you can count on the support of the HR International Service Desk team. They will be happy to help you with any questions you may have about your personal situation.
Curious about what is involved in living across the border and working in the Netherlands?
You can find more information below.
Do you live in Belgium and want to work in the Netherlands?
The links below provide more information about what you need to know and arrange:
Do you live in Germany and want to work in the Netherlands?
The links below provide more information about what you need to know and arrange:
Working and living in the Netherlands with foreign nationality
Would you like to work at Zuyd and do you have foreign nationality? If so, there are a number of things you need to take into account if you want to live and work in the Netherlands.
Depending on your situation, specific conditions may apply, for example in the areas of residence permits, taxes, health insurance and social security. It is important to be well prepared.
Do you require a residence or work permit?
Nationality within the EU/EEA
If you have Dutch nationality or the nationality of another EEA country or Switzerland, you are permitted to work and reside in the Netherlands. No residence or work permit is required.
All other nationalities
If you are a national of a country outside the EU/EEA, you must have a valid residence and work permit.
Citizen Service Number (BSN)
You must always have a Citizen Service Number (BSN) when you come to work in the Netherlands. If you do not have a BSN, you can make an appointment online to apply for one via the website of the municipality of Heerlen.
Do you have any questions?
Do you have any questions about working in the Netherlands? The HR International Servicedesk is here to help. Send an e-mail to HR-internationalservicedesk@zuyd.nl
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