Living in Amsterdam

I amsterdam's Living portal is the English-language hub for learning about life in the Amsterdam Area, whether you're moving to the city region, newly arrived or an established citizen. It's a place where you can look up official information for internationals, learn more about settling into life in the Amsterdam Area and read the latest news. All in all, it's a place to help you make the most of living in Amsterdam.

Essentials for living in the Amsterdam Area

Take care of official matters

Stopera Amstel sluizen Edwin van Eis

Feel at home

Move to Amsterdam

About living in Amsterdam

Everyday essentials

IN Amsterdam

Expatcenter Amsterdam

Latest news

Amstel en gebouwen Omval Peter Elenbaas

Call the Amsterdam helpline

Amsterdam canal Prinsengracht Westertoren

Popular topics about life in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Sarphatipark De Pijp CC BY-SA 4.0 Milliped via Wikimedia Commons

Look for housing

Read up on renting, buying property, mortgages and housing rights to help with finding your new home in the Amsterdam Area.
Expatcenter Amsterdam registration BSN

Residence permit

Depending on your nationality, you may require a residence and work permit if you want to live and work in Amsterdam or elsewhere in the Netherlands. ...
Amsterdam school children CC BY-SA 2.0 Sebastiaan ter Burg via Flickr

Find out about schools

Select the right school for your child with information on international primary and secondary schools for English-speaking and bilingual students.
Amsterdam garbage recycling

Take care of waste & recyling

Reduce your environmental footprint by recycling paper, textiles, plastic and glass and find out where to deposit household waste in your Amsterdam ne...

Register in Amsterdam

Register a short or long stay in Amsterdam with the municipality (gemeente), and receive your citizen service number (burgerservicenummer, BSN).

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