Essential guides

Practical guides for local life

Browse essential guides for everyday local life, from registration and DigiD to banking and transport.

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BSN Registration

Choose your stay and origin details to get the right BSN registration route.

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Digital ID (DigiD)

Answer a few details to see the DigiD setup steps that fit your situation.

OnlineEssential
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Bank Account

Tailor the banking checklist around your stay, origin, and income plans.

Finance
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Mobile Number

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Utility
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Public Transport (OV)

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Transport
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Student Finance (DUO)

Check student-finance steps based on your stay, origin, and work situation.

FinanceOptional
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Getting a Bike

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UtilityTransport
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Healthcare

Tailor health insurance and care steps around your stay and origin.

EssentialIn Person
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Taxes

Answer stay and income questions to see the relevant Dutch tax steps.

FinanceOnline
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