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Just arrived in the Netherlands

Just arrived in the Netherlands

You’ve touched down on Dutch soil, and your international relocation has become a reality! Now comes the hard part of setting up your life abroad.

From paperwork and permits to benefits, BSNs and - most importantly - bicycles, here’s all the important stages to getting your life in the Netherlands going. 

Get your admin sorted

Take out insurance

Find a job or change careers

Apply for benefits and allowances

Sort out your transportation

Find somewhere (permanent) to live and get it furnished

Enrol your child(ren) in school

Integrate

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