The Oh! Lokal community
We bring together people who've moved to the Netherlands — helping you find your people and settle in faster.
Useful resources
Useful links for living, working and settling in the Netherlands.
BSN & registration
How to get a citizen service number (BSN) and register with your municipality.
Open →DigiD
Digital ID for accessing government services online.
Open →Allowances (toeslagen)
Huurtoeslag, zorgtoeslag and other benefits — who qualifies and how to apply.
Open →Health insurance
Mandatory insurance (zorgverzekering): how to choose and sign up.
Open →Finding housing
Renting apartments and rooms in the Netherlands, contract tips.
Open →Dutch language
Courses and integration (inburgering) — where to start.
Open →Work & your own business
Registering as ZZP or a business at the Chamber of Commerce (KVK).
Open →Children & schools
How to enroll your child in school or daycare (kinderopvang).
Open →Become part of the community
Ask questions, share recommendations and help others — settling in the Netherlands is easier together.
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