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This is an information resource mainly written for trans US citizens considering emigrating to another country, although we hope it is useful beyond that.

Please treat this wiki as a starting point for your own research, not as an authoritative source of truth or as legal advice.

Many of the authors have gone through the process themselves and want to share what they have learned.

Netherlands/Community Social Support

From Trans World Express

Community & Social Support

LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities

Although the Netherlands has a worldwide reputation of openness towards the LGBTQIA+ community, it is not in the top 10 of most LGBTQ+ friendly countries in Europe, and the situation doesn't seem to change for the better. This is documented by the ILGA.

The bigger cities (which by American standards are still small) will in general be quite open to trans people. But there will still be areas or neighborhoods you might want to avoid. Experiences in smaller villages, especially in the Dutch Bible Belt, may vary.

Trans-Friendly Cities

  • Amsterdam - The obvious choice, it has by far the largest queer community of The Netherlands. Amsterdam also has a high safety index and over 20 queer bars, clubs, and community spaces can be found on Google Maps in the city. Queer neighborhoods in Amsterdam. Pride festivities in Amsterdam. This is a pretty comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ establishments in Amsterdam.
  • Utrecht - main big city in the middle of the Netherlands with a large queer community due to its central location. Queer bars: Bodytalk and Cafe Kalff. Queer bookstore (with community events/flyers): Savannah Bay. Several popular queer parties like PANN and Cruise Control; annual Utrecht Pride with a canal parade and Utrecht Queer Culture Festival with many events, including a walk of love.
  • Rotterdam -
  • Den Haag
  • Leiden - A liberal university city in South Holland. It sits on the train route to Den Haag (The Hague), Amsterdam, Haarlem and Utrecht. It has a yearly pride event, a Rainbow Society and the university has it's own LGBT+ network.

Support Groups

Further resources

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