Recommended Services

Moving to and living in the Netherlands involves a lot of decisions. These are the services we think are actually worth your time, used and trusted by the expat community. We have grouped them by category to make it easy to find what you need.

01Banking
bunq
Open a Dutch account in minutes from your phone, entirely in English. No Dutch ID required.
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Revolut
Good as a second account for international transfers and everyday travel spending.
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02Health Insurance
Zilveren Kruis
One of the largest Dutch insurers with good English support and a clear online portal.
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CZ
Competitive premiums and a straightforward claims process. Popular with expats.
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03Mobile & SIM
Lebara Mobile
Cheap prepaid SIM with international minutes. The go-to choice for new arrivals.
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Simpel
Best value monthly plans in the Netherlands. Fully manageable in English online.
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04Housing
Pararius
The largest rental platform in the Netherlands with English listings across all major cities.
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Kamernet
Best for rooms and shared housing in university cities. Good for a first base on arrival.
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05Moving to the Netherlands
Sirelo
Compare quotes from international removal companies. From a single room to a full house.
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Seven Seas Worldwide
Affordable door-to-door shipping for moving boxes internationally.
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06Learning Dutch
NT2 Dutch Courses
Accredited courses for the civic integration exam, recognised by the Dutch government.
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Babbel
Good starting point for conversational Dutch before committing to a formal course.
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Wherever you are settling, our city guides cover the essentials, from finding housing to what to do at the weekend.

Amsterdam Restaurants, things to do, expat life → Rotterdam Architecture, food, neighbourhoods → Den Haag Politics, expat hub, beaches nearby → Utrecht Canals, students, central location → Eindhoven Tech, design, international community → Haarlem Historic centre, close to Amsterdam → Delft University town, canals, ceramics → Leiden Student city, museums, Rembrandt → Groningen North Netherlands, vibrant student life →
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