Pensions
Both Germany and the Netherlands have legal old-age pension schemes. However, this is regulated differently in the two countries. The amount of your old-age benefit depends on the duration of your insurance. If you have accrued insurance periods in the Netherlands and in Germany, you will get a old-age pension from both countries, provided you […]
Family
If you work in Germany, German social security applies to you. According to European regulations, this can also have consequences for your family. Partner Your partner does not work in the Netherlands and they do not receive benefits either? If so, your partner can be covered by the health insurance scheme if you are married […]
Looking for a job
The fastest way to find a new job is still to contact companies directly. You can indicate at the UWV that you are (also) interested in jobs in Germany. The UWV will then ensure that the German Employment Agency receives your CV. You can also register as a jobseeker directly with the German Employment […]
Health insurance
Legal and private health insurance If you work in Germany, you are covered by health insurance in Germany. Germany has different types of health insurance: Legal health insurance (compulsory or voluntary) and private health insurance. As an employee, you are compulsorily insured if your gross salary does not exceed € 77.400 per year (2026). If […]
Work
When you start working in Germany, many things will change for you. This includes a different tax code as well as the German social system and, above all, a different work culture. We have compiled information about cultural differences for you here. You will also be subject to different labour laws. In German labour law, […]
Labour law
Employment contract In a German employment contract, a number of details should be included as standard: Name and address of the employer, Date of start and possibly end of the contract, Probationary period and duration of the probationary period, Place of work, Working hours, Holiday leave, Period of notice, Amount of wages It is […]
Work
When you start working in Germany, several things may change for you. For example, you will be confronted with different tax legislation, German social security and a different work culture. You will also be subject to different labour laws. In addition to your salary, you are increasingly not entitled to a holiday bonus or Christmas […]
Health insurance
This film explains in Dutch how you are insured if you live in the Netherlands and work in Germany. Legal and private health insurance If you work in Germany, you are insured against health costs in Germany. Germany has different types of health insurance: Legal health insurance (compulsory or voluntary) and private health insurance. As […]
Holidays and holiday pay
Holiday days In Germany, you are legally entitled to 24 days of holiday. This is based on a 6-day working week, which implies that you are entitled to 4 weeks of holiday in a whole year. If you work 5 days a week, you are entitled to 20 days of leave. Holidays do not count […]
Child and family
If you work in Germany, you are entitled to various leave arrangements and payments. However, this depends not only on your circumstances, but also on the circumstances of the other parent. You must be well informed about your rights. Maternity leave In Germany, maternity leave starts six weeks before the expected delivery date and ends […]