Registration
Paperwork goes in order: each step unlocks the next. Every guide has steps, frequently asked questions and the link to the official source.
How to get your BSN
What the BSN is, where to get it (municipality or RNI desk), what to bring and the official deadlines when you arrive in the Netherlands.
DigiD: what it is and how to apply
What you need to apply for DigiD, how long the activation letter takes and how to authorise someone without giving them your login.
How to register with your municipality
Registering in the Dutch population register (BRP): who must do it, the deadline, what to bring and what happens when you move.
How health insurance works
Basic health insurance in the Netherlands: who must have it, the four-month deadline, the 2026 excess, healthcare benefit and when you can switch insurer.
How to open a bank account
Opening a bank account in the Netherlands: your right to a basic account in the EU, what banks usually ask for and why you need it for health insurance.
Taxes: the basics to get started
What you should know about payroll deductions, the annual tax return and public allowances in the Netherlands.
Employment contract: what to check before signing
What to check in a Dutch employment contract: who employs you, hourly wage, hours, collective agreement, deductions, holidays and housing.
These are information drafts pending review. They do not replace the official source and they are not advice.