When you start living in the Netherlands, you must register with the municipality. The address where you are going to live is thus recorded. In addition, you will receive a BSN number which you need to work in the Netherlands. You also need a citizen service number for other civil matters.

With a travel card you can travel in the Netherlands in all transport. You can think of bus, train, tram and metro. You check in when you get in your transport and you check out when you leave the transport. The costs of your trip are automatically deducted from your balance. A travel card costs €7.50

It is not easy to find a house or room in the Netherlands. So start your search early. You have the best chance via the internet. Read more about how you can best approach the search here.

There is plenty of work to be found in the Netherlands. However, you need to know how to find your dream job. LinkedIn is an important platform in the Netherlands. But the most important thing is to have the right connections. Read here about the culture in the Netherlands to find a job.

It is wise to open a bank account when you start living in the Netherlands. You need this when you go to work, but also for all your housing costs and private expenses. Read here what you need to open a bank account and which banks are available in the Netherlands.

It is compulsory in the Netherlands to take out health insurance. If you don't, you could be fined by the government. There are many different providers you can choose from. What are the differences in insurance and how does the health system work in the Netherlands?

Digid is an online access code to access all your government activities. There are many things you need Digid for. Think of tax matters, pension, benefits, education and health care. Read here how to apply for DigiD and how to use it.

It is important to register with a doctor as soon as possible. If you do not register and you need a doctor, you cannot go directly. Find a doctor in your place of residence via the internet.

It is normal in the Netherlands to have liability insurance. It is often the first insurance that people take out in the Netherlands. With liability insurance you are covered for events that you do to other people. For example, you can think of when you accidentally knock over a vase in someone's house or when your dog bites someone. Liability insurance is not expensive and therefore it is wise to take out.