Happy landing & living in the Food Valley

 

On behalf of employers and knowledge institutions, WCFV supports highly skilled migrants, international researchers and their families with immigration procedures and related formalities. From the initial application and extensions to registration and support after arrival, we provide one trusted point of contact.

Our services

Happy landing...

The immigration process is a complex journey where each situation requires customization asks. For businesses, we are happy to take this worry off your hands.

Our advantages:

  • Full coordination and execution of formalities

  • Fast switching thanks to relationships with agencies

  • In-house desk of the IND and municipality

... & living

For internationals and their families, the real settling-in process starts after arrival. That is why we support not only practical matters, but also building a network, making connections and feeling at home in the region.

We can help with:

  • Navigating the Dutch housing market
  • Career support for your partner
  • Finding the right school for your children
  • Dutch language and local information
  • Events and opportunities to meet others
  • Connecting with the community and feeling at home

The final steps of the immigration process are just as important as the application itself. These include collecting the residence document and registering with the municipality. Thanks to our close cooperation with and  in-house desks IND and municipal desks, these important formalities can be arranged efficiently at one location.

Request an appointment directly for IND formalities

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Testimonials

Hittjo, Manager bij Yili
Hittjo, Manager at Yili
Yili, the largest dairy company in Asia, has been established in Wageningen since 2014. Hittjo shares insights on working internationally and explains why they chose WCFV.
Saskia van Donkelaar
Saskia van Donkelaar, expert in relocations and immigrations
Saskia van Donkelaar, an expert in relocations and immigrations, I grew up in an expat family. She enjoyed living in various special places around the world, while at the same time learning the challenges of being an expat
Dual Career Progress, Support & Community Day

NEW: Dual Career Progress, Support & Community Day

Reflection, deeper insight, support, and connection. Are you a past participant of the Dual Career Program? We’d love to welcome you back!

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New partnership Expat Mortgages

New partnership with Expat Mortgages dedicated to helping internationals buy a home

New partnership with Expat Mortgages a team of independent mortgage advisors dedicated exclusively to helping internationals buy a home in the Netherlands

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Dinner on the Dike

Dinner on the Dike XL

During the Wageningen Cultural Summer together with the new students of Wageningen University enjoy delicious worldly dishes at long tables on the dike.

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Would you like to know more? Please contact us.

Our partners

WCFV works with a network of specialised partners who support employers, highly skilled migrants, international researchers and their families with different aspects of living, working and building a life in the Netherlands.

Click on a logo to learn more about what they can do for you.

Challenges

When hiring expats

Hiring international employees involves extra steps in the recruitment process. Visa and immigration procedures require specific knowledge and can be complex puzzles. There are also challenges to properly integrating a foreign employee, such as housing and corporate culture. In some cases, family comes along and needs support.

Broad experience

We have extensive experience with all of these issues and can help you meet these challenges. Please contact us to discuss this further.

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