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Life events in the Netherlands: what administration changes?
A practical hub for marriage/partnership, having a child, divorce/separation and death/bereavement administration in the Netherlands.
Read guide →GuideLisbon and Greater Lisbon
A practical guide to living in Lisbon and its metropolitan area: municipalities, neighbourhood trade-offs, housing, commuting, transport, jobs, schools, healthcare and the south bank.
Read guide →GuideLong-term residence in the Netherlands: permanent residence, citizenship and leaving
A route map separating EU permanent residence, Dutch permanent residence, EU long-term resident status, naturalisation/option and the administration of leaving the Netherlands.
Read guide →GuideMadeira and the Azores
A practical relocation guide to Madeira and the Azores, comparing islands, housing, transport, healthcare, jobs, climate, services and everyday island logistics.
Read guide →GuideMadeira-specific administration and living
What changes when you live in Madeira: regional government, SESARAM healthcare, SIMplifica, Madeira VAT, island logistics, transport, housing and regional services.
Read guide →GuideMaking friends and building a social life in the Netherlands
Practical newcomer strategies for making friends in the Netherlands, including agenda culture, punctuality, clubs, neighbours, invitations and recurring social contact.
Read guide →GuideMaking friends and social life in Portugal
A practical guide to building a social life in Portugal: Portuguese and international friendships, associations, sport, volunteering, cafés, local events, online groups and rural communities.
Read guide →GuideMarkets, bakeries, butchers, fishmongers and local shops in Portugal
How to shop at Portuguese municipal markets, fairs, bakeries, butchers, fishmongers and local shops, including cash, bread-delivery rounds and examples in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Braga and Faro.
Read guide →GuideMarriage, partnership, children, divorce and death in Portugal
A practical newcomer guide to marriage, de facto partnerships, birth registration, parental responsibilities, divorce, death registration and where to get help in Portugal.
Read guide →GuideMarriage, registered partnership and living together in the Netherlands
What newcomers should arrange when marrying, registering a partnership or formalising cohabitation in the Netherlands.
Read guide →GuideMBO, HBO and WO: higher-education routes in the Netherlands
A practical map of MBO, associate degrees, HBO and research university, including progression between Dutch education routes.
Read guide →GuideMental healthcare in Portugal
How to get mental-health support in Portugal through the SNS and private care, including psychologists, psychiatrists, 1411 suicide prevention, child support line 116 111 and free Cheques Cuida-te psychology for young people.
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