If you want to work in The Netherlands then you need to register and get yourself a BSN (Burgerservicenummer). This is equivalent to a social security number in the USA or a National Insurance number in the UK.
Even if you legally have the right to live there e.g. EU citizen, you will still need a [...]
Entries from September 2008
Registering For Work In The Netherlands
September 30th, 2008 · No Comments
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Learning Dutch
September 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Another thing that I am intent on doing is learning the language. Many people emigrate to Amsterdam and make zero effort to learn because everyone already knows English!
I’m sorry, but that is a lazy attitude IMO. The only way to truly understand the Dutch culture is to know at least a little of the language.
Learning [...]
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Finding Accommodation In The Netherlands
September 28th, 2008 · No Comments
If I want to live in Amsterdam then I will need a place to live. I’ve been living in London (another major city) for 8 years now so I know the lay of the land here pretty well and the protocol for finding a place to rent but I am pretty clueless when it comes [...]
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Welcome To My Dutch Dream!
September 28th, 2008 · No Comments
Hi and welcome to My Dutch Dream!
You may be thinking, “what is this site about”?
I have an ambition to live in The Netherlands. In June 2008, I made a pact with myself to move to The Netherlands in one year’s time. It is already 3 months since then and I hope that I am still [...]
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