Service providers

I am not a Tourist is the publisher of the “Expat Survival Guide”. This annual expat guide provides essential information to help internationals settle into the Netherlands. I am not a Tourist Fairs & Events is the organiser of fairs and events for expats to serve the international community living, working and studying in The Netherlands.

OHAO helps expats buy a home in the Netherlands with clear, independent mortgage advice. We compare 40+ lenders to secure the best rates, guide you through Dutch rules, and support you at every step — all for a transparent, competitive fee starting at €2,495.

At Homes for Expats, we're more than just a real estate company. We're a group of expats and housing experts, passionate about helping fellow expats navigate the Dutch housing market. Choosing us means choosing a reputable partner with years of experience and extensive market knowledge, who consistently deliver service beyond expectation.

CreativeMornings is the world’s largest creative community. At our The Hague chapter, we meet once a month for breakfast and a talk (in English) by a local creative. Everyone is welcome to join us for inspiration, a free breakfast, and a cozy morning connecting with people from different backgrounds.

Alliance Française La Haye is a cultural instiutiton which is dedicated to promote the French language and culture in the Hague. It offers language courses for all levels, organizes cultural events such as film screenings, art exhibitions, and concerts its serves as a hub for Francophiles and French learners to connect and learn.

The WBII is a one-stop-shop for women entrepreneurs. Members create a professional platform to promote their businesses, seek advice and exchange knowledge and experience. Women from all ages, walks of life, and countries, participate. Start Your Own Business Seminars are a great opportunity to get started for those considering to set-up a business.

The Hague’s fastest growing tech community, The Hague Tech, is on a mission to accelerate innovation to solve global challenges through entrepreneurship. Our community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers is the place in The Hague where talent, companies, governments, and knowledge institutions come together to work on social issues and accelerate technical innovation. We build this community through an active role in the ecosystem, right in the heart of Dutch decision-making.

XPat Media is the organisation behind The XPat Journal (the popular quarterly magazine for expatriates in the Netherlands), The Holland Handbook (the informative annual English-language handbook), the website XPAT.NL and other publications geared towards expatriates living and working in the Netherlands.

The Hague International Network (THIN) is the oldest network of internationals that live/work in The Hague. Established in 2000, we organise events with international topics and THIN drinks where entrepreneurs and cultural organisations have the opportunity to present themselves in short pitches. We publish a weekly newsletter. Membership is free.

At Kids and Carrots each child’s wellbeing is nurtured and children’s unique and natural sense of wonder is encouraged. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy which promotes children’s learning within the contexts of the natural world. We offer daily 100% organic meals and organize weekly visits from yoga-, music- or art teachers.

Luzac The Hague is a small, private secondary school in the lively heart of the city centre of The Hague. The school is housed in a beautiful and stately building surrounded by embassies, shops, hotels, restaurants and the Palace Garden. We teach according to the Dutch school system.

Maes Law is one of the leading Dutch corporate immigration law firms. We specialize in employment law and immigration law. We give immigration and employment law advice, ensure compliancy, perform audits, apply for permits of all kinds and object and appeal (quite successfully) against fines issued by the IND and the Netherlands Labour Authority.