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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

Residence permit

Registering in the Amsterdam Area

Documents & certificates

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Births, deaths and marriages

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Extracts & copies of certificates

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Document authentication

Dutch citizenship

Apply for Dutch citizenship

08 May 2024

Obtaining dual nationality in the Netherlands

08 May 2024

Civic integration

08 May 2024

Cars and driving

Cars and driving licences

08 May 2024

5 tips for driving in and around uniquely Dutch traffic scenarios

08 May 2024

Importing and exporting cars

08 May 2024

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