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Before coming
Orientation
Congratulations on your new job
We look forward to welcoming you to Radboudumc. With the information and references you find here, we hope to facilitate everything you have to organize before you leave your home country. If you have any questions, can contact us at the International Office, your department or your HR Officer.Applying for permits
Apply for long stay visa ( >90 days) and residence permit
Once IOHR receive notification of your arrival from the department at Radboudumc, through an application in HR self-service, we will contact you and arrange the immigration with you.
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Once IOHR receive notification of your arrival from the department at Radboudumc, through an application in HR self-service, we will contact you and arrange the immigration with you.
A possible immigration process (long-stay visa MVV and/or residence permit) can take up to 90 days at the IND.
More information regarding the conditions for a long-stay visa ( MVV) and residence permit can be found here.
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Travelling to Nijmegen
Public transport to and in the Netherlands
Finding accomodation
Finding accomodation
Housing in the Netherlands is generally in short supply and can therefore be expensive. To find suitable accommodation that meets your needs and your budget we advise you start you search as soon as possible.Useful links accomodation
Upon arrival
Meeting Radboudumc
Meeting Radboudumc
New employees from outside the European Union are first contacted by the International Office. They will help with practical matters and then guide you to the HR Officer. Employees from inside the EU with a paid contact can go directly to their HR Officer. read moreMeeting Radboudumc
The information on the website given by the International Office is useful to all international employees. Please note, however, that when it comes to practical assistance in these matters:- All non-EU employees can contact the International Office
- EU employees with a paid contract can contact their HR Officer
- EU employees that are to work at Radboudumc but are engaged on an unpaid basis can contact their department
Collective Labor Agreement
The Collective Labor Agreement for University Medical Centers (CAO-UMC) provides information about the employment status of the employees of all eight UMCs.
Intranet
Be sure to check out the services offered by the various departments within Radboudumc, such as forms for the annual performance review, pay slip, information on commuting, online learning environment, employee square and ‘ my Radboud’ and much more. Information can be found on the Radboudumc intranet (login required).
go to Radboudumc intranetRegistering at the municipality
Registering with a municipality
Upon arrival, you need to register with a municipality in the Netherlands as soon as possible.
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For registration you will need:
- a copy of a valid passport
- a copy of your Dutch residence permit (for non-EU citizens)
- a copy of your rental contract
- a marriage certificate or certificate of registered partnership, if applicable
Some municipalities require a legalised and officially translated birth certificate check the website of the municipality where you will live.
Citizen Service Number Burgerservicenummer, BSN
When you register for the Municipality Administration, you will also receive a Citizen Service Number (Burgerservicenummer, BSN).
read moreExpat desk Municipality of Nijmegen
The Municipality of Nijmegen has an Expat desk where (future) expatriates in Nijmegen can ask questions about getting settled, working and living in Nijmegen. go to websiteFinancial matters
Financial matters
You have arrived in Nijmegen and may have already started your job at Radboudumc. There are a few financial matters you will have to look into.Bank account
It is usually recommended that you open a bank account if you are staying for more than three months, especially if you receive a salary.
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From the moment you set foot on Dutch territory, you are obliged to have healthcare insurance, note this is not travel insurance.
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Health insurance
From the moment you set foot on Dutch territory, you are obliged to have healthcare insurance, note this is not travel insurance. Which type of health insurance it is mandatory basic health insurance or private health insurance depends on your situation.
Read more on Living in the Netherlands.
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Liability insurance is designed to offer specific protection against third party insurance claims.
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Liability insurance
Personal liability insurance (‘aansprakelijkheidsverzekering’ in short ‘AVP’) covers almost all damage for which you, as a private individual, can be held liable, regardless of how the incident in question occurred. Damage caused by motor vehicles (e.g., through a collision) is not covered by the AVP. For this, one must take out third-party insurance (WA-verzekering). Please check with your (health) insurance company at home as to whether you have valid liability insurance for the Netherlands.
Expat Scheme (30% facility)
If you move to the Netherlands from abroad for a job at Radboud university medical center, you may be eligible for the Expat Scheme (30% facility).
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If you move to the Netherlands from abroad for a job at Radboud university medical center, you may be eligible for the Can I apply for the Expat Scheme (30% facility)?
The Expat Scheme is designed to compensate you for the additional costs you will incur when you come to work in the Netherlands. This is an allowance for extraterritorial costs. Application of the Expat Scheme means that you will exchange 30% of your original salary for a tax-free allowance. Radboud university medical center may then pay 30% of your income tax-free for five years.
Check the Individuals to see whether you are eligible for this scheme.
If you think that you are eligible, inform your HR Officer so that the application process can be initiated. The Tax Administration will decide whether you are eligible for the Expat Scheme; this decision may take a few months.
You will receive information about the Expat Scheme and its implications at the start of your employment.
Taxes and tax authorities
If you come to live in the Netherlands and receive a supplement/salary allowance, you are liable to pay taxes.
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If you come to live in the Netherlands and receive a supplement/salary allowance, you are liable to pay taxes.
In some cases, you can apply for a supplement through the tax authorities look for the conditions and for information.
Contract extension/termination
Contract extension/termination
Any extension or termination of an agreement must be done through your supervisor, department manager or HR employee of your department within the Radboudumc.
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Any extension or termination of an agreement must be done through your supervisor, department manager or HR employee of your department within the Radboudumc.
If you have a Dutch residence permit for which Radboudumc is the recognized sponsor, you have to inform IOHR in the case of a new or extended contract. IOHR may be able to extend your Dutch residence permit.
Discuss your situation always first with your supervisor so they can inform the department’s HR Officer. The HR Officer will contact IOHR, allowing them to get in touch with you.
If your contract will not be extended and your residence permit expires, you will have to leave the Netherlands. If you wish to stay in the Netherlands, you will need to arrange a new Dutch residence permit yourself. One option is the "orientation year" (zoekjaar) permit for highly educated individuals after scientific research. More information can be found on the IND website: Orientation Year Residence Permit – IND
