" I recently retired at 35 from the oil industry, and would like to move to the Netherlands. I don''t have college or special skills outside of my line of work, so I''m not interested in getting a work permit. All I want to know is how hard is it to get just a residence permit? I have sufficient means to purchase a house and support myself; the embassy web page says it''s difficult to get a residence permit. I just plan on moving there, buying a house, and living there for five years until I can claim citizenship. Then I might go to work part time. Until then, it''s going to be a long overdue extended vacation. Do you see any problems with this? Will I be able to get a residence permit? Thanks Ben "

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" Honestly, I don''t know that you really need one for anything other than maybe a driver''s license or to prove you''d been here for the 5 years. There seems to be a way around everything. We were told that a bank account, phone, cable, and even cellular service were not possible without a residence permit. But we got all those without the permit, which we only received last week - 4 months after we got here! The Dutch will tell you over and over that it''s [not possible]. You just need to ask [what more do I need to know] or [is there another way] or [can I put down a deposit equal to the GNP of Latvia] and eventually it all comes together. My advice? Move here, then worry about it. If you are from the states or an EU-country, you''ll not be deported and I can''t forsee anything you''d lack. We laughed when we got our (useless) residency card. Also, with an American passport, you can cross borders freely and without question. Email me if you have more specific questions. Happy to help. "

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I have been wanting to move to Holland for years but I dont think I can get a work permit being I am a truck driver from Chicago. How long can you stay without a work visa and what is the policy for going to another EU country and then returning for another extended stay? I know what the books say I wonder what the reality is? Your advice would be much appreciated.

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Hi Two-six,

Don't know when the last time you were on here, but I could really use your help. I am an American who can't take living here anymore and am really depressed. Been wanting to live in Amsterdam for quite some time now but don't have "special skills" . I am a waitress and I know there are quite a bit of restaurants , bars and cafes in the Netherlands. Do I need a work permit or is it as relatively easy as you say? I just want to move there and start my life again (pets and all) Could I just apply for places once I get there without the paperwork if I secure a place to stay before I arrive? Your advice would be greatly appreciated

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