Frequently asked questions
For Employees
How does schooling in the Netherlands work?
- Should we choose a Dutch school or an international school?
- Is public education good in the Netherlands?
- How does the education system in the Netherlands work?
How do I find a home in the Netherlands?
- How do I find a rental home in the Netherlands?
- What does the housing market in the Netherlands look like?
- What does the rental market in the Netherlands look like?
How do I get a BSN?
- What is a BSN?
- How do I get a BSN?
- What is the difference between BSN and DigiD?
- How can Anywr Netherlands help?
Do I need to exchange my driving licence?
- Can I drive in the Netherlands with my foreign driving licence?
- I hold an EU/EER driving licence, do I have to exchange it for a Dutch licence?
- I hold a driving licence from a Non-EU/EER country, do I have to exchange it?
Am I eligible for the 30% ruling?
- What is the 30% ruling?
- What are the main requirements for the 30% ruling?
- What 30% ruling categories are there?
- What is the salary requirement for the 30% ruling in 2025?
How does the medical system work in the Netherlands?
- How does the medical system work in the Netherlands?
- How do I register with a general practitioner (GP) in the Netherlands?
- Is it mandatory to have a GP?
Can I bring my family to the Netherlands?
- Can my partner and children join me in the Netherlands?
- What kind of residence permits do they need?
- Do they need an MVV (entry visa)?
- How long does the family immigration process take?
Moving to the Netherlands, which steps do I have to take?
- What do I need to do before leaving for the Netherlands?
- What should I do just after arriving in the Netherlands?
- What should I do a few weeks/months after arriving in the Netherlands?
Do I need a visa or an immigration permit to work in the Netherlands?
- I hold an EU passport, do I need a visa or a work permit?
- I am an EU citizen, my partner is non EU
- I am an EU citizen who is temporarily seconded to the Netherlands. What do I have to do?
Can I buy a home in the Netherlands?
- What is the average purchase price of owner-occupied homes in the Netherlands?
- What are the costs when I want to purchase a home in the Netherlands?
- How much can I borrow for a mortgage in the Netherlands?
What is a DigiD and how do I get it?
- What is a DigiD?
- What you need to get a DigiD?
- How to apply for a DigiD?
- When do I apply for a DigiD?
How does public transport work in the Netherlands?
- What types of public transport are available?
- What is NS?
- Is there an international train network from and to the Netherlands?
How do I open a bank account in the Netherlands?
- Why do I need a Dutch bank account?
- Can I use my credit card in the Netherlands?
- Which types of bank account types are there in the Netherlands?
Do I need to conclude a health insurance in the Netherlands?
- Do I need to take out health insurance in the Netherlands?
- How much does basic health insurance in the Netherlands cost?
- What is the deductible?
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