An exclusive Live Webinar
Your Step by Step Guide to Relocating to the Netherlands
Here is What You'll Learn
Thinking about moving from South Africa to the Netherlands, but not sure where to start, what to prepare, or how the relocation process actually works?
Join our free live webinar, Your Step by Step Guide to Relocating to the Netherlands, where relocation and immigration experts will walk you through the practical steps of moving to the Netherlands with confidence.
This session is designed for South African professionals and families who want a clear, honest and realistic look at what happens before, during and after the big move.
What to prepare before your move
Which documents you need, why timing matters, what can take longer than expected, and how to avoid last minute stress.
How to plan for your first few months
What to expect financially, practically and emotionally as you settle into Dutch life and find your feet.
How the visa and immigration process works
What happens behind the scenes, which appointments to expect, and how the process usually flows once your relocation journey begins.
Common mistakes South Africans make
From document delays to housing assumptions, our speakers will share what they see most often and how you can prepare better.
What happens when you arrive in the Netherlands
BSN registration, residence permits, Dutch bank accounts, health insurance, TB testing, 30 percent ruling basics and first admin steps.
Live expert advice and real world examples
Ask your questions and hear from people who work with South Africans relocating to the Netherlands every day.
Ir Olav's Globetrotters
Ir Olav’s Globetrotters is an international consulting and recruitment company that connects skilled South African professionals with Dutch companies on a permanent basis. We support candidates with the recruitment process, visa application, relocation guidance, onboarding, mentorship, and settling into life in the Netherlands.
Our mission is to help South Africans build a better future abroad and confidently Engineer Your Dutch Life.
Lerize Weatherhead, Ir Olav's Globetrotters:
Lerize Weatherhead is the Marketing Manager at Ir Olav’s Globetrotters. Originally from Pretoria, she moved from South Africa to the Netherlands 8 years ago and has since naturalised as a Dutch citizen, giving her both personal and practical insight into the relocation journey.
She has also supported candidates with relocation services in the past, including booking appointments and helping with key admin steps. Lerize brings real experience, practical advice and stories from Globetrotters who have already gone through the process.
Expat Relocation and Immigration Services
Expat Relocation and Immigration Services helps individuals and families relocate to the Netherlands with expert immigration guidance and practical relocation support.
Their team assists with residence permit applications, school searches and settling in tasks, while offering a personalised approach designed to make the process feel less overwhelming and more manageable.
For South Africans planning a move to the Netherlands, having experienced immigration and relocation support can make a big difference, especially when you are navigating unfamiliar systems, deadlines and requirements from abroad.
Janine Grey, Expat Relocations and Immigration Services
Janine from Expat Relocation and Immigration Services brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation.
She relocated to the Netherlands with her spouse and two children and understands first hand what it feels like to move your life, your family and your future to a new country. Today, she works as an immigration consultant and is known for her careful attention to detail, practical knowledge and passion for helping others through the process.
During the webinar, Janine will share valuable insight into the immigration and relocation journey, what families and professionals should prepare for, and how to approach the process with more clarity and confidence.