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Registration AmsterdamWhen planning on moving to the Netherlands for a period of at least four months, it is important to register with the municipality (gemeente). This means notifying the municipality of your personal details. The municipality regularly informs all registered inhabitants of local events and can help them with official matters. Please note that we have representatives of the municipality of Amsterdam on the two large arrival dates Conditions to register
To register with the municipality, the following conditions must be fulfilled: · EU citizens must have a valid passport or identity card. Non-EU citizens must have a valid residence permit (verblijfsvergunning) or be in the process of applying for one; · Applicants must reside in the municipality for at least four continuous months in the six-month period following registration.
Where to register Place of registration depends on the purpose of your stay in the Netherlands. Skilled migrant registration is arranged at the Expatcenter. Register when collecting residence permit. All other registration should be arranged at the Dienst Persoons en Geo-informatie office. Registration must be done in person, however you will need to call to make an appointment first. The number to call is 14 020. Documents to take when registering
Please note: Depending on your situation, you may be required to take along other documents as well. Find out before the appointment. If you come from the Netherlands Antilles or Aruba for example you must supply a certificate of deregistration (uitschrijvingsbewijs). Registration DiemenPlease Visit - address
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