Do you have the birth certificate of your great grandfather? Do you have the birth certificate of your grand mother? Was your grandmother born in Germany?

As far as I know citizen does not pass through the mothers side.

That’s great. Totally agree, you should take this step while you are young and will have much more job opportunities.

Just so I don’t mislead you, the 1500-2500 is based on my personal experience being over the age of 21. In your age bracket 500-1200 is more realistic.

Then your accommodation costs will range from 350 (if you are really lucky) - 1200. You might spend most of your money on accommodation and then you need at least another 1000 each month for living costs.

Might want to wait until you are 21 so you can get full minimum wage.

I believe that most landlords ask a big deposit and rent in advance (sorry didn’t read your post properly). So if your plan is to land in NL and earn your rent by for example bar tending a couple of nights, it might unfortunately not work, since as I said, most landlords charge (rent + deposit) in advance (as far as I am aware). It’s not like in the old days where the aussies and saffers went backpacking through Europe while living on their bar tending jobs. living costs are sky high. You will need more capital hey

Yeah first find accommodation and then go to cafes, bars and restaurants in your area and most of them will likely have job postings with email address etc etc (at least that is how I did). I don’t know of any agencies in the hospitality industry (“Horeca” as the Dutch call it), although I am sure there are.

Also bare in mind that public transport is expensive, especially when travelling between cities. Can easily run up a 120€ bill or for example travelling between cities can cost you 20-40€. Not sure what the student discounts are though.

Without discouraging you, I am afraid that you are underestimating the costs involved. But since you have an EU passport I would highly encourage you to find a way to do it! You’re welcome to DM me with questions

First of all, start learning Dutch now already.

When you get here, find a student job quickly otherwise living costs will eat you…fast (considering the ZAR-EUR exchange rate). There are plenty of part time jobs in the hospitality industry that could get you on 1500 - 2500€ a month.

You have an EU passport as I read it so you are basically sorted. Just keep your head down, don’t drink and don’t go out but rather grind for the first year or two until you have a nest egg of money. Then worry about finding friends and going out etc etc.

First two years will be tough. Good luck.