Live, work and study

Live in the Amsterdam Area

Official procedures for moving

Official procedures for moving

Organise visas, permits, registration, driving licences and learn about other essential procedures for becoming a resident in the Amsterdam Area.

Official matters

Getting a visa for the Netherlands

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Residence permit

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Registering in the Amsterdam Area

Documents & certificates

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Births, deaths and marriages

filling out paperwork

Extracts & copies of certificates

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Document authentication

Dutch citizenship

Apply for Dutch citizenship

02 April 2025

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Obtaining dual nationality in the Netherlands

27 May 2025

Civic integration

30 September 2025

Voting in the Netherlands

March 15th 2023 - Election day in Amsterdam. People waiting in line to vote.

Voting in the local elections in Amsterdam for internationals

Voting in the Dutch parliamentary elections for internationals

Cars and driving

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Cars and driving licences

30 September 2025

5 tips for driving in and around uniquely Dutch traffic scenarios

30 September 2025

Importing and exporting cars

30 September 2025

Prepare for your move

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Moving to Amsterdam as an international

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From personal experience: What is it like to relocate to Amsterdam?

Our trusted relocation and immigration law partners

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UniMove – International Movers

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Kroes Advocaten Immigration Lawyers

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