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Pinas to Polder
Moving from the Philippines to the Netherlands.
I moved from Metro Manila to the Netherlands as a software engineer through direct hire. This is the practical playbook I wish I'd had in one place: the real process, real numbers, and honest context from someone who went through it.
- Guides and checklists
- 28
- Stages of the move
- 6
- Topics
- 5
- Last updated
Route
The route, stage by stage
Each guide sits at the point in the move where it is most useful, from weighing the move in Manila to living and working in the Netherlands.
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In the Philippines
Weighing the move
3 guides
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In the Philippines
Job hunting from the Philippines
5 guides
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In the Philippines
An offer on the table
2 guides
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In the Philippines
Paperwork before you fly
6 guides
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The flight: Manila to Amsterdam
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In the Netherlands
Living and working in NL
5 guides
First reads
Start here
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First 7 Days in NL Checklist
Get the first 7 days in NL checklist.
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Direct Hire Cost Breakdown
Get the direct hire cost breakdown for moving from the Philippines to the Netherlands.
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DMW Direct Hire Process Checklist
Get the DMW direct hire process checklist so you know exactly what to gather and file before your PH to NL move.
About
About this project
I'm Jake Ortega, a senior frontend engineer in Vlaardingen. I moved from Metro Manila through the direct hire route and kept notes on everything I learned along the way.
Pinas to Polder is a set of practical notes for Filipino tech workers going through the same process. It isn't a migration agency or a visa consultancy. For my engineering work, see the main portfolio.
Disclaimer: practical guidance from my own PH to NL relocation, not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Always verify with your employer, the IND, DMW, the Belastingdienst, or a qualified adviser before making decisions.