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Residence and nationality
Practical guidance on residence permits, extensions, permanent residence and naturalisation.
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Naturalisation
You apply at the municipality. The IND assesses the application. The general rule is 5 years, with exceptions.
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Housing and registration
BRP, BSN, rental contracts and tenant rights.
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Money and benefits
Healthcare allowance, rent allowance and taxes.
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Work and rights
Employment contracts, pay, CAO, CVs and motivation letters.
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Language and integration
Learn Dutch from A1 to B2 and prepare for integration.
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Health and insurance
Health insurance, GP, hospital and pharmacy.
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Family and children
Partners, children, school and family reunification.
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Help and rights
What to do when you have problems with a landlord, employer or municipality.
ReadLearn Dutch
A1: Introducing yourself
Ik heet … / Ik woon in Nederland. / Ik leer Nederlands.
StartA1: Time and appointments
Hoe laat is het? / Ik heb morgen een afspraak.
StartB1: omdat and hoewel
Ik leer Nederlands omdat ik beter wil worden. / Hoewel ik moe ben, ga ik naar de les.
StartB1: nadat and terwijl
Nadat ik mijn collega heb gewaarschuwd, belde ik de politie. / Terwijl ik wachtte, bleef ik rustig.
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Rijksoverheid · IND · DigiD · Toeslagen · DUO