Moving to the Netherlands?

• First things first, register at your local municipality. Once you have done this, you can take care of everything else that needs to be arranged. 
• Make sure you have got the right insurances for your personal preferences, like a mandatory health insurance.
• Are you also looking for a job? Read our tips in our article Studying and working in the Netherlands: how to find a job.

• Get a Dutch bank account. This is the easiest way to arrange your banking properly and quickly.
• Cash payments are becoming increasingly rare in the Netherlands. Read more tips about such money matters in our article: Payments and cash withdrawals in the Netherlands.
• Familiarize yourself with the tax system, because no one wants to pay double taxes.

Preferably, the Dutch get around on their bikes. Although public transport is popular as well. Of course you can also drive yourself by car. Read our tips and find out what kind of transport suits you best in different types of situations.