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Getting Started

The necessary whos and hows of getting started in Amsterdam - including regulations, requirements, and incentive rulings such as visas, work permits, tax regulations, family formation and housing.

Residence Permits

The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) arm of the Ministry of Justice is the first point of contact for determining the residence and Visa requirements as related to your nationality, purpose and length of stay. The Alien's Police (Vreemdelingenpolitie) for Amsterdam/Diemen handles the administration for processing these requests.

Tax Numbers

Everyone who is liable for income tax in The Netherlands must acquire a SoFi number.

Work Permits

The rules surrounding whether a work permits is necessary are quite complex, with much of the decision based on the applicant's nationality and/or the nationality of the spouse. The Centrum voor Work en Inkomen (CWI) processes these applications.

Registration

All residents are required to register at either the Alien's Police or the City Hall.

Housing

Getting situated in Amsterdam can be quite an undertaking to the unfamiliar with a general housing shortage and long waiting lists for subsidised houses. But there are options.

Knowledge Migrants

As per 1 October 2004, a work permit is no longer required for those determined to be highly-skilled foreign employees who earn a gross annual salary of at least € 45,000 plus (or € 33,000 plus for those under 30 years of age).

30% Tax Ruling

The 30% tax ruling is a tax incentive for employees who have been recruited from outside The Netherlands at management level, who posess specific expertise scarce on the Dutch market.

Finding Employment

When looking for employment, it is important to first sort out legal requirements regarding necessary visas, residence and work permits and other documents. Thereafter, there are several factors and options to consider.

Volunteering

Volunteering can be a fantastic way to make use of your spare time and a great alternative to paid employment.

Health Insurance

In order to be allowed to legally reside in the Netherlands, you will also need to have legitimate health insurance. This may be from the public health insurance fund or a private isurance you select yourself.

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