Regardless of whether you have an EU passport or not, if you are going to be living in the Netherlands (for the first time) for more than 4 months, you will need to register for your Citizen Service Number: BSN. BSN Appointment at Gemeentes: You need to register for your BSN at your local Gemeente within 5 days of your arrival in the Netherlands. This can either be at the Gemeente where: your work address is located (if you have …
What Documents you’ll need when searching for a rental property in the Netherlands
If you’re planning on moving to the Netherlands, it’s a good idea to know what the standard documents are that you’ll be asked for when applying for a rental property (or to just be considered for a viewing). It’s important to gather these documents as quickly as possible. Properties go extremely quickly in the Netherlands and making sure that you have all your information and documents sent through to the rental agents as quickly as possible means a better chance …
Must-visit places in Amsterdam in Summer
You might have noticed already, but the Dutch are obsessed with the weather. With temperatures hitting 37 degrees this week, we will give you a couple of recommendations of places in Amsterdam where you can enjoy the summer. A day to visit the park It can be the Vondelpark, Westerpark, Sarphatipark or any other. Everyone is out having a picnic and soaking in every ray of sunlight. Some parks allow barbeques, others do not. This is a great and relaxing …