Setting up in Amsterdam is a dependency chain anchored on one step: register at the gemeente within five days of arrival to get your BSN, which then unlocks your bank account, health insurance and DigiD. Here's the real order, the costs, and where to do each step. EU citizens skip the IND permit entirely.
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Guidance only — not legal, immigration, or financial advice; always confirm details and fees on the official source linked for each step, as rules and prices change. Updated 27 Jun 2026. Part of mypulse.city · Privacy · Terms