I mean it feels like the USA gives me around 2 reasons a month to not want to live here anymore. May's 2 reasons were doozies though, gotta say.

@goatboytheimmortal8359

Жыл бұрын

i know what ya mean bro. it's everything i can do just to feed myself in this Mother Fuhker, i actually can manage that well enough even working 19 hour's a week but there is this brutal Bill For Privatized Sewer-system it Said Water Company So i Called Shut it off but then it turns itself back on a while later and the next bill that came in is charging me Over 2,777 $. honestly my first option was To Run for Office Go Dictator Mode Then Basically gRAPE The Country into Working For The Working Class Again After Killing And Publicly Executing ALL CEO's, Lobbyist's And Politician's. But its Becoming Clear To Me, i ain't Getting Any Younger And This Country Has ALOOOT More Coward's & Propagandized Sheeple Then i Can Handle on My Way into office. so i Figured Fuhk it, i'll just get out of dodge and Watch on As these Moron's Continue Blasting Hole's in The Boat That They're Standing in. (Metaphorically Speaking)

I've been dreaming of moving to the Netherlands from here in the states for years now. Graduated with my bachelors back in spring of 2021 and tried applying for jobs with no luck. I'm currently applying for my masters to every university I can in the Netherlands. Here's hoping!

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you!

@rubentullenaar2934

2 жыл бұрын

And…did you get accepted to a university?

@jules1599

Жыл бұрын

It's March 2023, did you get accepted? Hope you did!✨

@gianabrooke8787

Жыл бұрын

@@jules1599 i"m wondering as well!

@xtinalucia3684

Жыл бұрын

Did you get in? Try Maastricht U

I'm glad that there are a lot of options for Americans to move to the Netherlands! I really like that last option. It is definitely the easiest, but of course it does not come with the perks of living there full time. I'm not sure if I would move to the Netherlands, but it would be fun to live there for a month or two!

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I wanted to give all the options I could think of...and the last one is definitely the easiest! I wouldn't change living here for anything. But, well, not everyone can marry an Italian 🤣

@buddy1155

6 ай бұрын

A month or two is considered a regular vacation in the Netherlands.

Great info Jessica! 👍

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jack!

I would really like to the Netherlands from the US because of so many things that are going on here that I can’t handle anymore. The biggest reason is that I’m a 64 year old visually impaired man, and the United States is not set up for people who are blind and visually impaired. It just isn’t, and I have trouble coping with it anymore. I want to be in a place that I can walk to everything I need, I can bike to everything I need, and I can use the transit services to everything I need. All without fear of being hit by a car, shot, or any number of other things that go on in this country. Is it possible for somebody like myself to be able to move there permanently? To put it in blunt terms, the US is so incredibly hostile to the blind and visually impaired, it isn’t even funny.

Thank you for these resources, it helped me realize my company is registered to give work Visas. Good to know!

@aWanderlustForLife

7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it helped!

Thank you for the information! The Netherlands is my dream country to live in, and not *just* because the US is trying to make my existence illegal!

@aWanderlustForLife

18 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry you are having a hard time there!

Thank you for this video. My husband and I have been talking about leaving the U.S. for years and The Netherlands is a huge draw for us, especially recently with how things are going here. This video is seriously appreciated!

@aWanderlustForLife

6 күн бұрын

So glad I could help! Good luck with everything.

How did I miss DAFT? I'm 17 now, so I have some time to build my skills and savings, but I'll be freelancing as an ethical hacker. I'm going to get the hell out of here eventually. Thank you.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with everything!

Immigrant and Expat are both appropriate words. There is no negative connotations except when you're talking about someone that does it illegally. That is not what your referencing. Thank you for the information it's a very nice video.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Many people get upset about me using one or the other word. I get many comments on different videos about it. I know that I am both. Mainly, I'm told that I'm an immigrant and get over it, but there's nothing to get over because, of course I am. 😁 I'm glad you liked the video and always appreciate your comments!

@GDixon-ch3yl

2 жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife I guess you just take it with a grain of salt and keep moving because both words are appropriate. Lol. And you're wonderful!!!!

Great video! For the last option of the 3 months, after you leave (when the 3 months is up), how soon can you return?

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's 90 days within 180 days. It can get confusing so this website makes it a bit clearer if you intend on coming and going in that time: www.schengenvisainfo.com/us-citizens/

Thank You

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

With the business option does anyone know if it works for a preexisting business?

There is student housing. Private room and toilet with shared kitchen and large common space with TV etc. But long waiting list.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

But not as part of the schools, right?

question about the last one if i was to be there for three months before my three months is up could i apply for a short stay visa for another three months while already there. My boyfriend lives there and id like to live with him but since he hasn’t had his company for three and a half years yet he can’t sponsor me yet. Now im trying to to figure out what to do

@aWanderlustForLife

3 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but I can't advise on what to do as I'm not an immigration lawyer. I can only share my experience. It varies by situation, where you are from, your boyfriend's country, and other factors. You can contact the IND for information on their website ind.nl. they have a chat now and hopefully they can help.

What small school did you go to?

Hi ! The link for international companies doesn't work anymore, would you be able to give another link?♥

@aWanderlustForLife

6 ай бұрын

Two links just smushed together. Should be all fixed now!

Hi Jessica, I live in the US, but i am 1000% Dutch and we actually plan to come back to live there in the next few years. both my daughters were born here but we were married in the Netherlands and have a international marriage licence. so how hard or easy would it be for us to move back here. my youngest daughter actually has a dutch passport and my oldest does not. is this something you can answer for me.

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Elisabeth, I'm not comfortable answering anything I don't know 100% and since I've not been through this situation, I don't know. My question for you is if one of your daughters has a Dutch passport, can the other get one? The IND should be able to answer this quickly for you. I usually contact them on Twitter.

@elisabethtucker7229

Жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife that's ok Jessica. I appreciate your honesty. Thanks for your reply. I love your videos though.

Are there any age limits? Australia has age limits for a lot of visa or PM categories.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Not that I'm aware of except specific allowances for being family of an EU citizen. But you can check the ind.nl for specific information.

Thanks for this video. Do you need to show revenue or profit to have a legitimate business under the DAFT? I know it will take one to two years before a business really generate net income, but will the Dutch tax authority permit this with a grace period?

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Since I didn't come on the DAFT, I don't know the specifics. I'd recommend checking the IND website or joining a Facebook group with people who have done this. Good luck!

Hey, I really would love to move to Amsterdam but I have no one that’s ever done so, so im new to the process is there any tips on how to get a visa or how to move there

@aWanderlustForLife

9 ай бұрын

My best tips are in this video, but official info can be found at ind.nl. good luck!

I'm told it takes 3 months to get approved for a work permit. Do I have to be without work for 3 months until approved? Would that all be done before I move? Thank you for your help!

@aWanderlustForLife

7 ай бұрын

I think it depends on your specific situation. They allow themselves 3 months to do the application, but if it's a slower time of the year, it might be faster. Unfortunately, I know someone that it took longer than that. For me as family of EU, I was allowed to work while the application was in process. The IND has a chat on their website now. I will refer you there to ask about your situation. Always best to get the info directly! Good luck! Edit to say that I was already in the country when I applied and I don't have any experience about doing this before moving.

@TreyRouth-nd6mc

7 ай бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife thank you so much for your help. I'm learning dutch also when I can speak and understand it fluently I can go to school and move that way. I'm trying for before all that though. I visited recently and really want find a job and live there. Thank you again. The process is a bit confusing.

Thanks for this video! I had a question about the last one. If you arrived in the NL on a short stay visa and applied for the verification against EU law, how long did the application take to get approved and are you able to stay even after the short stay visa gets expired, whilst awaiting approval?

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

My specific situation as an American applying as family of an EU citizen in 2014 was that I set a meeting with immigration before my 90 days expired. At that time, they gave a big sticker in my passport so I could stay for 6 months while it was being processed. It took about 4 months. I am only ever comfortable sharing my experience and not set expectations for others even when the situation is similar or the same as things can change over time. Everything you need to know is on the IND website: ind.nl/en/eu-eea/Pages/Family-member-with-different-nationality.aspx

I thought the daft treaty was for investors as well. Like if you invest about $4,800 in a business in the Netherlands.

@aWanderlustForLife

7 ай бұрын

To invest in your own business, yes. But here are more details: dutchamericanfriendship.com/

Thank you for this info. My mom was a citizen of the Netherlands when I was born, so I thought it would be easy. But it looks like that only applies to people born after 1984. 😭

@aWanderlustForLife

6 күн бұрын

Contact the IND.nl and see if they can help you. They have a nice chat feature. Maybe there is a way!

Lol it would be an absolute dream to move to the Netherlands

honestly I'm about to graduate from college and I kind of wish that I had trained in a "highly skilled" field instead of studying art... don't get me wrong, I am a good painter, but it's tough to move with this. It just feels like the US keeps getting worse for normal people...women... gay people... everyone.

@niavellir7408

Жыл бұрын

yeah the US seems its going backwards, its getting scary

Hey i have a question about the DAFT, I've been wanting to open up a café sort of business in the Netherlands but I've heard the daft only takes new and innovative businesses, but when you said the cup cake shop it really stoked my hopes of having that dream come true.

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

I know all kinds of businesses that have done this. But because I'm not an immigration lawyer, I'm not able to answer specific questions about visas. The IND is active on Twitter if you want to reach out.

@buddy1155

6 ай бұрын

The innovative business is something else, that is open for entire world. DAFT is easier and only open for US citizens (or Dutch citizens who want to move to the US). If you want to open a café as in a pub, you have to invest some time in how that works. The licences for cafes are limited and mainly owned by breweries, it is kind of complicated as breweries have all kind of weird rules, but that is only if you want to go for a place that is open late and mainly for drinking. A cafe that is more food oriented and closes early is totally different and much easier to start.

what about uk citizenship?/ now that they have left w brexit

@aWanderlustForLife

Жыл бұрын

I'm don't quite understand what you are asking, but it's since Brexit isn't relevant to my situation I don't think I'd be the best person to help.

@buddy1155

6 ай бұрын

Didn't you guys wanted to be in charge of your own borders? Well now you are. The EU is also in charge of their own borders .... and they are just as closed for UK citizens as the UK border is is closed for people from Poland or Romania. Or did your entitled ass think it was only one way?

Hi, just being married to an EU citizen is enough? How long does it takes to process the application?

@aWanderlustForLife

6 ай бұрын

I can only speak from my experience as an American. They allow 3 months to process the application. Whether being married to an EU citizen being enough and the length of the process could depend on the nationality of the partner. The immigration office (ind.nl) has a great website and chat function for specific questions and they can help you better than I.

@DamaxThomas

6 ай бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife ok the legal maximum is 3 months. How long was it for you?

@aWanderlustForLife

6 ай бұрын

It was over 9 years ago, so I don't think it relevant as things/processes have changed. But it was 3 months for me.

@DamaxThomas

6 ай бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife even long ago, I appreciate the feedback and the time you take to reply 🙌

How did you move to the Netherlands?

@aWanderlustForLife

7 ай бұрын

I explain this a bit in the video towards the end.

@MisterFaucker

7 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for responding! You seemed to intimate that you are partnered with a citizen, which would seem to make a move comparatively easy; correct me if I'm wrong. As for myself, I definitely want to move to the Netherlands as well. As for the "how", my prime focus has been on applying for tech jobs in NL. ... by any chance, do you have any tips on this approach? I'm American btw. thanks @@aWanderlustForLife

@aWanderlustForLife

7 ай бұрын

I would look at the big international companies, if you're in tech. They would be the "easiest". You can Google which companies are able to sponsor someone, as that's a good place to start. Good luck! If you want a "pick-my-brain" call, DM me over on Instagram and I can give you all the info on what that's all about 😊

How to move out of US as an inexperienced grunt? Willing to do whatever, especially caretaking. Seems like these nice countries only want you if your in finance/STEM

@aWanderlustForLife

6 күн бұрын

I talked about the Dutch American Friendship Treaty. You could try to make your own business with your skills. But to your point, yes countries tend to look for immigrants who fill a need and that tends to be on the "highly skilled" side for tech and such.

@danielglen410

6 күн бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife I unfortunately don't have any skills

You can do the last option as a non-EU citizen of course. However, you absolutely can NOT work here in those three months. EU citizens have it easier to immigrate to the Netherlands. However, if you don't have a job after 3 months, the Dutch government will ask you to leave the country. (Unlike the UK government did when were a member of the EU.) I believe there are age restrictions for non-EU citizens. I don't think you can't come to retire here. But I am super sure about that.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

I should've mentioned that you can't work if you are here on the tourist visa...guess I was hoping for common sense. Buuuuut we know how common that is on the internet 😂 Great additional info! Thanks so much!

@buddy1155

6 ай бұрын

If you have enough money to burn you are very welcome to retire in the Netherlands.

What a beautiful woman

USA is awful 😣

@UltimateGenosyko

9 ай бұрын

It’s terrible. Car centric hellscape

Stop saying expat just say imigrant as that is what you are .

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

I'm both and explain that in different videos. But thanks

@marcusfranconium3392

2 жыл бұрын

@@aWanderlustForLife dont use it in your title.

@aWanderlustForLife

2 жыл бұрын

Expat is searched for more and therefore I use it in the title to get it to those looking for it.

@georgeeskandar5528

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcusfranconium3392 I believe she can use whatever title she wants. She’s very thorough in explaining her immigration status in the Netherlands.

@AA-yc9dq

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcusfranconium3392 it's her video she can title however she wants.