Official Matters
The necessary whos, whats and hows of living in Amsterdam. This section contains all the practical information you'll need: from registering a birth to arranging a work permit; exchanging a driving licence to deregistration. For information on taxes, click here.
30% Tax Ruling
The 30% reimbursement ruling (the 30% ruling) is a tax advantage for foreign employees working in the Netherlands. Read more... »Knowledge Migrants
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) has developed an entry procedure specifically for highly skilled migrants or ‘knowledge migrants’. Do you qualify? Read more... »Residence Permit
In order to work and live in the Netherlands, you will require appropriate work and residence permits. Qualification for these varies by nationality. Read more... »Visa
Those visiting the Netherlands for a short period of time may need a visa. Find out how to apply for a visa and what nationalities are exempt from the visa requirement. Read more... »Registration
In the Netherlands there are two types of registration for foreigners – with the IND and with the City Hall. Read more... »Deregistration
There are a number of matters to be dealt with when you leave the Netherlands, including deregistering from the Municipal Personal Records Database. Read more... »Tourist Visa
Many foreign nationals who wish to stay in the Netherlands up to three months require a short-stay visa. This type of visa is also known as a tourist or Schengen visa. Read more... »Extracts & Copies of Certificates
If you wish to register for a course of study or to buy a house, you need an extract from the municipal personal records database and/or the Department of Civil Affairs Read more... »Driving Licence
When you arrive in the Netherlands, you are initially allowed to use your native driving licence. After six months, you must request a Dutch driving licence. Read more... »
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