Tag: dutch


  • I Voted: The Municipal Elections in The Netherlands 2026

    This was my first time voting, and it was incredible. Voting Process I am a Pakistani, and I do not hold a Dutch citizenship. And as per the laws, non-Dutch citizens are allowed, and invited to vote for the local municipal (council) elections. The rules are clear and simple, for non-Dutch citizens, adults who have…

  • Schengen Visit Visa Rejected? Should You Appeal or Apply Again? Do this. An Expat Guide.

    A good resource to further read and learn about the Schengen visa rejection reasons can be found on this website (ticket2travel.world). In this post, I will not cover all the reasons for rejection because some of these can be personal and very serious. However, I will cover the most common reasons that they provide which…

  • How I Learned Dutch for Inburgering? Completely Free. An Expat Guide.

    The Dutch are really good with English language and you can use English language as a way of communication across offices, schools, playgrounds, markets, and for regular life; with neighbors etc. You do not need to be fluent in Dutch to be able to live in the Netherlands. You do need to learn Dutch if…