Your first weeks in the Netherlands — a practical preview
Moving to the Netherlands means a lot of admin, new rules and small decisions that add up. This short guide gives you a clear starting point: what to do first, in what order, and where to find official information.
You’ll get a free preview with:
- A step-by-step checklist for your first weeks
- BSN, DigiD and municipality registration explained simply
- Key Dutch terms (BSN, DigiD, gemeente) and what they mean for you
- Links to official sources so you can go deeper when you need to
No fluff — just practical, actionable content so you can focus on settling in.
What’s inside the preview
- First steps checklist — Registration, BSN, DigiD, bank account and health insurance in the right order.
- Administration — What the gemeente needs, what to bring, and where to find English information.
- Essential terms — BSN, DigiD, OV, and other terms you’ll see everywhere, explained in one place.
- Useful links — Direct links to government and tax authority pages so you don’t have to search.
Who it’s for
This guide is for anyone moving to or newly arrived in the Netherlands: expats, international professionals, and people relocating for work or study. The preview is free; you can use it alongside our short TikTok guides for more tips over time.
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