Apply for a DigiD
Besides your BSN, the DigiD is one of the essential things you need when living in the Netherlands. The DigiD is your digital identity for the Dutch Government. It allows you to log in to [...]
Decide whether to take out Dutch health insurance
Although health insurance is mandatory for all people working in the Netherlands or living in the Netherlands for more than four months, for international students, it is not always necessary to take out Dutch Health [...]
Register with a GP
If you live in the Netherlands, you usually register at a GP close to your house. On kiesuwhuisarts.nl you can type in your city or postal code and see all the GPs in your area. [...]
Medicine and pharmacies
In the Netherlands, you register at your local pharmacy (apotheek) and get all your medicine there. This way, the pharmacy is always aware of the medicine you take and makes sure you don't get conflicting [...]
Get a Dutch phone number
If you live in the Netherlands for a more extended period, you might want to get a Dutch phone number. There are multiple phone providers in the Netherlands where you can usually choose from [...]
Study and work
If you study in the Netherlands, you might want to get a side job to earn some extra money. In the Netherlands, it is common for students to work a couple of hours next to [...]
Student finance program
If you study in the Netherlands and are enrolled at a Dutch university (this does not apply for exchange students), you can apply for student finance. The student finance program consists of four components: a [...]
Common insurances in the Netherlands
If you live in the Netherlands for a longer period, you might want to take out some insurance. Here are the most common insurances for people living in the Netherlands: Home Contents Insurance (Inboedelverzekering) covers [...]
What’s hot and happening?
Moving to a foreign country gives you the opportunity to explore a different (and rich) cultural life. Living in the Netherlands is no exception. Here are some websites to find out what's hot and happening [...]
Post and mail
If you live in the Netherlands, you might want to post some Dutch greetings to your family and friends back home eventually. You might search for a post office in vain since most post offices [...]