BOVF branch
Netherlands
A community shaped by the loss of free movement, where questions of status and of who actually represents a British citizen in Europe come up before anything else.
Your coordinator
Jo Darrington
Country coordinator, Netherlands
Contact the branch via bovf@bovf.org.uk.
What matters most here
Every branch works on all eight key issues. These are the ones raised most often in Netherlands.
Overseas Constituencies
France has 11 deputies for citizens abroad and Italy has 12 deputies and 6 senators. Britons abroad are represented by whoever holds the seat covering an address they left decades ago.
UK Bank Accounts
UK banks increasingly close or refuse accounts held by citizens with an overseas address, cutting people off from pensions, mortgages and their own financial history.
Higher Education and University Fees
British children raised abroad are routinely classified as international students at UK universities, paying several times the home rate despite holding UK citizenship.
Guides for Netherlands
Country-specific guides for Netherlands are planned. This slot is where they will appear — see the Thailand and Italy guides for the format.
Join BOVF Netherlands
Register as a free BOVF supporter. No payment, no commitment — and it strengthens the case every time we speak to an MP.