This card has now been launched specifically for the expat community. Member organizations including shops, restaurants and service providers are required to offer top service particularly to expats (e.g. good service and English speaking). Shell is supporting the idea and will be involved in the selection panel for entry into the scheme. Shell families are now welcome to register for the HaGuest Card which it is hoped will allow expatriates to adjust more smoothly into The Hague. Please check the website http://www.thehaguestcard.com/ .

You can register with the following hyperlink to order a card and a guide for yourself, your partner and your children: http://www.thehaguestcard.com/HaGuest_sign_up/?c=25 .

All members of your family will get their personal card with which you can shop, do sports, phone, get financial advice, get discounts on theatres and museums and to be invited to special events. With this membership you can also get special care from companies like KPN Telecom, Deloitte and Fortis Bank. They are opening special phone numbers where you can speak English and where they are ready to help you to a new cell phone, instant internet, digital tv, tax advice and a bank account number (without a social security number!).