Dutch in Philippines - Dutch Expats in the Philippines

Meet Dutch Expatriates in the Philippines!

InterNations – Uniting Dutch living in Philippines

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in the Philippines? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the country's summer capital at Baguio?

Whether you have settled as an expat in the Philippines or are still living in the Netherlands to plan your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Philippines offers everything you require: Established in 2007, our trusted community has soon become the platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Dutch expats in the Philippines, coming from all over the Netherlands - from North Brabant over Zuuid Holland to Drenthe.

Find tips and advice on the Philippines from Dutch Expats

Of course, expat living in the Philippines is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Dutch is an essential part of expat life and becoming accustomed to the Filipino way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Dutch in the Philippines, residing in Manila, Davao, Cebu and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Dutch in Manila.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your Dutch native language, discover where to shop for Dutch food or discuss the Oranje Zwart's latest match, become a member of the Filipino InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Netherlands or Dutch-speaking expatriates in the Philippines.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our Philippines Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a Dutch-speaking babysitter for your children or where to buy Leyden cheese and Frisian sugarbread in Manila.
• Search the InterNations Expat Guide for the Philippines to get information on the local Hollandse Club or the nearest Dutch consulate.

From Gitnang Luzon, the "Rice Bowl of the Philippines", to the shores of Manila Bay, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Dutch expats in Philippines.

Join our expat activities and mingle with fellow Dutch in the Philippines

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in the Philippines. Our get-togethers include diverse interests and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Filipino halo-halo, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Manila’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see 2000-year-old rice terraces as well as other beautiful landmarks in the Philippines.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Netherlands and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just send us your membership application and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Welkom from our Dutch living in Philippines!