Relocation allowance (NEW)

Scheme valid from 1 July 2026

If, prior to starting employment, you live outside the Netherlands at a distance more than 150 km from the border, you are entitled to a moving expenses allowance cover transport and travel expenses. This applies exclusively to the transport costs of moving your household effects and the travel expenses for you, your partner, children, and pets to your new place of residence. Furthermore, this moving expenses allowance can only be granted in the exceptional circumstance where, due to the nature and scope of the role, you are actually required to live in or near Nijmegen.  

When moving house, you must request quotes from at least two removal companies of your choice. 

What is and is not covered?

Apply for your moving expense allowance within three months of your move by sending an email to Hr.servicedesk [at] ru.nl (Hr[dot]servicedesk[at]ru[dot]nl). 

Contact

Get in touch with your personnel HR officer.

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