Checklist for Highly Skilled Migrants
You have made your choice: you are moving to The Hague region! A very exciting decision, but this is also where the hard work starts. You have a lot of things to plan for your move. Fortunately, not everything has to be handled all at once. Use our checklist to make sure you are keeping track of everything.
Before you move
- Find a job
- Arrange your visa
- Arrange your residence and work permit
- Arrange travel insurance
- Arrange short term accommodation
- Find a school or childcare provider for your children
- Arrange your removable goods move
- Arrange transport to The Hague region
- Check how to import a pet
- Check how to import your car
- Sign up for the New in The Hague webinar
Upon arrival
- Check in to your short stay accommodation
- Register at the municipality to get your BSN
- Collect your residence document
- Take a TB test if you need to
- Obtain a DigiD
- Open a bank account
- Get a Dutch phone with a plan
- Find long term accommodation
- Arrange your utilities
Settling in
- Apply for the 30% ruling
- Take our Dutch health insurance
- Register with a family doctor, pharmacy and dentist for your medical needs
- Exchange your driving licence
- Apply for a parking permit
- Sign up for our newcomer events, such as Welcome to The Hague
- Get a bike or OV card
Work life
- Understand the Dutch tax system
- Know about the Dutch social security system
- Read about employment conditions
Social life
- Build your social life
- Learn the Dutch language
- Find out about the Dutch culture
- Discover The Hague city and things to do
- Stay updated and subscribe to our newsletter
