Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Amsterdam, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Documents
The Netherlands is a bureaucratic country and proud of it. At times you may feel like you are drowning in red tape or losing valuable time waiting for documents to arrive. To ensure your... read more
Entry Visa
If you are intending to come to Amsterdam to stay then you will have to have applied for a work permit and a residence permit. Your employer will have to apply for the work permit on your... read more
Residence Visa
If you are not an EU citizen you cannot apply for a residence visa (Verblijfsvergunning) for the Netherlands until you have a work permit. EU citizens do not have to apply for a work... read more
Labour Card
You cannot apply for residence in the Netherlands without a work permit. The requirements for obtaining a residence visa vary. If you are an EU national, from Switzerland, Iceland,... read more
ID Card
Since January 2005 it is mandatory for everyone to carry valid proof of identity with them at all times. Acceptable identification is your residence permit (verblijfsvergunning),... read more
