Relocation & life setup support for students & expats in the Netherlands
Victoria Consult is a personalized relocation and life-setup support service for international students and expats moving to the Netherlands. The business is built on lived experience and professional education
Start Your Next Adventure Effortlessly with Us!
Moving to a new country is overwhelming. Universities, government institutions & employers provide fragmented, confusing information & newcomers are expected to “figure it out” alone.
People struggle with:
- Housing and registration
- Banking and health insurance
- Jobs, contracts, and taxes
- Budgeting and daily life basics
- Stress, anxiety, loneliness & fear of making mistakes
Victoria Consult exists to reduce confusion, prevent costly mistakes, and support people both practically and emotionally, but also psychologically.
Big Problems, Easy Solutions.
Research shows that more than 30% of international students who move to the Netherlands do not complete their first year of studies. This is largely due to the significant levels of stress associated with relocation. Many students face practical barriers even before arrival, such as severe housing shortages, while others struggle with day-to-day challenges after moving. When combined with the psychological impact of adapting to a new country, these difficulties can become overwhelming and directly affect academic success and well-being.
“I help you settle in the Netherlands like someone who has already made all the mistakes for you.”
Our Services
Soft Landing is designed to support you before and immediately after your arrival in the Netherlands, helping you feel prepared, informed, and less overwhelmed from day one.
Support before moving to the Netherlands:
- Step-by-step pre-arrival checklist
- What documents to bring
- Financial preparation and budgeting upon arrival-
- Realistic housing guidance and expectations (If you are not in the Netherlands, we go to viewings for you and choose your home)
- Transport cards, SIM cards, and essentials
Includes:
- 1–2 video calls
-WhatsApp availability
- Personalized written guide
Do you want to learn how the Dutch government can pay for most of your expenses? Do you want to find a housing? Life Setup supports you during your first weeks in the Netherlands, guiding you through essential registrations and systems so you can settle in with clarity, structure, and less stress.
Includes:
- Support in search for a housing
-Support during the first weeks in the Netherlands
- Municipality registration (BSN)
- Bank account setup
- Health insurance (mandatory in the Netherlands)
- DigiD (mandatory, allows you to identify yourself when making arrangements on the internet, such as with the government, educational institutes)
- GP registration
-Understanding government aid
- Understanding work contracts and taxes
Do you want to learn where to shop on a budget and what to avoid? Where to find the cheapest bike? How to save money weekly? Perhaps where to socialise and how to find friends?
Life based & Psychology-informed support with:
-Personalised budgets
-Culture shock and homesickness
- Anxiety and stress
- Identity changes and confidence
- Budgeting and daily life organization
- Emotional check-ins and coping strategies
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Schedule your consultation today. This call is free and obligation-free. We’ll simply see if I can help.
About
our company
Founded on lived experience and a background in psychology, Victoria Consult supports students and expats through the practical and emotional challenges of relocating to the Netherlands..
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