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.

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  30% tax ruling

  The 30% reimbursement ruling (the 30% ruling) is a tax advantage for foreign employees working in the Netherlands.  Read more... »
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  Highly skilled 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... »
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  Municipal services

  There are many municipal services offered at Amsterdam's various City District Offices. Here you can find an overview of each service as well as further information.  Read more... »
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  EU citizens living in the Netherlands

  How do I get a residence permit? Do I need to register? Our guide answers all the burning questions for EU citizen living in the Netherlands.  Read more... »
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  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... »
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  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... »
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  Registration

  In the Netherlands there are two types of registration for foreigners – with the IND and with the City Hall.  Read more... »
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  Personal public service number (BSN)

  A BSN is required in order to be permitted to work; open a bank account; make use of a health care; and to apply for benefit or an allowance.   Read more... »
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  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... »
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  Financial matters

  What are the different types of taxes in the Netherlands, how to file your personal income tax, and how to open a bank account.  Read more... »