Finding housing in The Netherlands as a student can be tricky. Demand is high and availability is low. When I was looking for a place in Maastricht for my Masters, I was already living in the country, but even still I found it tough. I went down for a weekend to look around and I … Continue reading Student Renting
Student accounts differ to regular bank accounts in The Netherlands so I wanted to cover it separately, although more information specifically about studying I cover [here - link pending]. So what is different between a regular account and student one? Well, in short, student ones are free, although they are usually only valid for students … Continue reading Student accounts
Banking. Where would we be without it? That's a potentially loaded question but we all need a bank account these days to pay our bills, get paid, share costs with friends etc. So, what do you need to do to open a bank account in The Netherlands? Can you use a foreign bank account? What … Continue reading Banking
Registering with the city council (Gemeente) is one of the first things you will have to do upon your arrival in The Netherlands. How else will you get post from the government like taxes? Even if you are only living briefly in the country, registration is necessary. This includes if you are coming over to … Continue reading Registration
When you move to a new country or a new city, or even just out of your parents house, you will most likely start by renting. At one point or another we all probably rent our accommodation. But how do you do this in The Netherlands? What are the pitfalls? N.B Students should check out … Continue reading Renting
The BSN. The Burgerservicenummer. Perhaps the most important number you will have in The Netherlands, after your PIN. But what it is? You will have received one when you registered with the local municipality. If you have not, you should get right on that. If you ever hear someone call it the sophie nummer, they … Continue reading BSN
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