– Talk to your employer about whether you need a work visa or residence permit 
– Apply for a visa or residence permit through the employer 
– Send the signed employment contract, together with your passport, to your employer 
– Arrange valid passports of your partner/family and (possibly legalized) birth certificates of everyone who comes with you 
– Take out travel insurance
– Find temporary (for the first period) and think about how you are going to find permanent housing in the Netherlands 
– Collect/legalize diplomas and other important documents if necessary 
– Check if your driver’s license is valid in the Netherlands 
– Agree on your first day of work and contract 
– If children come along: arrange childcare or school 
– Learn the basics of the Dutch language 

– Register with the municipality
– Receive your citizen service number (BSN)
– Open a bank account
– Take out basic health insurance within 4 months of arrival
– Request a DigiD
– Find a GP and dentist

– After receipt of BSN, within 4 months after your first day of work: application for a 30% ruling
– Check if you are entitled to tax benefits
– Build a social network
– Check your tax status and pension accrual
– If necessary, renew your residence permit/that of family members on time
– Learn more Dutch, let people talk Dutch to you!

It’s quite a lot of what you have to arrange and do. At Anywr Netherlands, we take the time to get to know you so that we can facilitate your immigration and relocation to the Netherlands. We can also help you with obtaining your 30% ruling. Because we guide many people, we know exactly how we can best assist you. In doing so, we pay a lot of attention to your personal situation. Let Anywr Netherlands help you with your new start!