I can speak about Netherlands. The process is super easy and super smooth.
* I got my residence permit on 3rd day of arriving to country
* I opened bank account on 4th day
* I've opened my insurance by just going online and not talking to people at all
Dutch system is performing very well on bringing tech talent. There's this "Expat Center" that handles whole stuff. In addition to that our company (Booking.com) makes your move even smoother by assisting your relocation and by providing you temporary stay until you find your dreamy apartment.
Please be welcomed at Booking.com in Amsterdam headquarters!
This is how it should be done. Sounds like both the government and your company are doing it right and it's paying off because your are doing well recruiting talent. This is what France should do. But I do feel like there is some odd satisfaction in France both among the French and expats of having paid their dues, made it through the process and are sort of proud of it. Almost like they don;t want to make it too easy.
* I got my residence permit on 3rd day of arriving to country
* I opened bank account on 4th day
* I've opened my insurance by just going online and not talking to people at all
Dutch system is performing very well on bringing tech talent. There's this "Expat Center" that handles whole stuff. In addition to that our company (Booking.com) makes your move even smoother by assisting your relocation and by providing you temporary stay until you find your dreamy apartment.
Please be welcomed at Booking.com in Amsterdam headquarters!
* software developer: http://grnh.se/0fotp8
* front-end developer: http://grnh.se/xl658q
* product owner (e-commerce): http://grnh.se/6gfqds
* ux designer: http://grnh.se/1qhylg