Identity & admin

DigiD is the Dutch government's digital identity system — you need it for taxes, healthcare, and dozens of official services. Getting one is straightforward if you know the steps.

The BSN is your key to almost everything in the Netherlands — taxes, healthcare, banking, and more. Here is exactly what it is and how to get one as quickly as possible.

Depending on which country issued your licence, the Dutch exchange process ranges from trivially simple to needing a full driving test. Here is exactly what applies to you.

Gemeente registration is the bureaucratic key to your Dutch life — and it has a strict five-day deadline most expats do not realise exists. Here is exactly what to do and in what order.

The Dutch civic integration exam is mandatory for most non-EU residents who plan to stay long-term. Here is who must take it, what changed in 2026, and how to prepare.