Expat Services -
Move to the Netherlands

Step 4 – The Final Touch

  • Assistance driver’s license conversion
  • Assist spouse with career guidance
  • Provide advice on language courses, leisure and social contacts
  • Assist with departure at the time
  • Helpdesk
  • Evaluation questionnaire

Step 3 – Settling in

  • Obtain Sofi number/BSN number
  • Open Dutch bank account
  • Register at City Hall as residents
  • Register at Immigration Authority
  • Import cars/motorbikes
  • Tax advice / 30% tax benefit ruling

Step 2 – The Move

  • Temporary accommodation and transfer
  • Property check-in – inspection, inventory and rental agreement
  • Application utilities and telephone/internet/cable TV
  • Arrange medical care
  • Set up insurance advice
  • Apply for parking permit

Step 1 – Pre-Move

  • First contact – identifying needs and wants
  • Immigration service – required documents, applying for permits
  • Orientation tours
  • Housing – finding and advising
  • Schools and childcare
  • Coordinate removal companies
move, housing, schools, tax advice