If this is your first visit to the FRG page or your twentieth, welcome! Here you will find all the things we have, as previous newcomers ourselves, found to be important information as you attempt the transition to The Netherlands.
Meetings are held each quarter, usually at Schinnen, as determined by the Company Commander. Everyone is invited, to include children!
We at the FRG want this move to be as simple as possible and will do our best to help you in anyway. Please don't hesitate to contact us if there are any questions or anything that you are not absolutely sure of.
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According to the MPs on Schinnen, visiting relatives from the states CAN drive a rental car for up to 90 days with only an American license. If it is a new family, they are NOT permitted to drive until they have taken the driver's course on Schinnen and received their AFNORTH driver's license. Some of the rental car companies "might require" a short driver's crash course on the road signs and other rules for the road. |
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Non AFNORTH ID holders can go on all bases. According to the Schinnen MPs, all that is required to get on base is a passport and valid picture ID, and that an AFNORTH ID holder accompany them. AFNORTH MPs say that non AFNORTH ID holders will have to be signed in by an AFNORTH ID holder and exchange their (civ's) ID for a visitor's pass. They must also be accompanied by an AFNORTH ID holder at all times. |
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GK rules are they have to have a valid passport and present it to the guard at the gate, but they must be accompanied by an AFNORTH ID holder at all times... At GK up to 6 people can be allowed on base with an AFNORTH ID holder, more than that will have to be specially signed in at the MP station. |
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All visiting civilians are asked to have their passports on their persons at all times, unless it's been exchanged for a visitor's pass (they'll call the MP's to get it) |
Listed here are do's and don'ts when deciding what to bring when you move.
Leave:
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Televisions (Unless that are Pal compatible and/or dual voltage) (Exception: You can still use NTSC TV's for game systems and Video player if you wish to use a transformer) |
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110 Appliances (Most things like Toasters, Microwaves, Electric can openers, hair Dryer can be plugged into a transformer, but it is cheaper to just buy these things new) |
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Washers and Dryers (Do not bring, they will not work) |
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Portable Dishwashers (Most houses will have them) |
Bring: (These things can be used here when plugged into a transformer)
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Deep Freeze (Extra freezer is always nice) |
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Vacuum |
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Computers (Most computers and equipment is designed as dual voltage and can be used with an adaptor) |
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110 Appliances (Most things like Toasters, Microwaves, Electric can openers, hair Dryer can be plugged into a transformer, but it is cheaper to just buy these things new) |
Here are a few avenues that you can explore while looking for a job in the area.
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Go to ACS far an employment packet |
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Go to AAFES and do an online application |
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Visit www.aafes.com and complete and application there. |
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IYS, SAS, and AFNORTH School have a list of babysitters posted, contact any of these agencies to obtain a copy. |
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FCC- Family Child Care - has implemented the Home Day Care Program. Call for more information. |
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CDC - Child Development Center - Call for more information. |
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AAFES will post the supply list at the beginning of the school year, or you can pick up at the AFNORTH School office. |
Dial up is available through different servers, or call Essent for the Cable Modem coverage in your area.
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Essent Cable Modem. Call for further information. |
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www.12move.nl You will need to be able to understand Dutch or have someone to read it for you. |
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DSL is also available in some areas. Call for further information. |
* Your are bound to still have questions, and we are here to help. Send all questions here and we will see about answering as many as we possibly can.
