Moving to Amsterdam

Moving to Amsterdam is a dream coming true. You want to bike effortlessly through the city like all the Dutchies, eat a traditional stroopwafel on the canals and work in one of the most diverse cities of The Netherlands. This is wat you need to know to move to Amsterdam. 

The city of bikes, canals, and tourists

Amsterdam is the capital of The Netherlands. This small country is big on its history, and you can find most of it in Amsterdam. The monumental buildings, diverse culture and innovative company’s make it an attractive place to settle. While tourists hang out in the city because of all the beer, the pretty buildings and legalized weed, you may have other reasons to move to Amsterdam. Maybe your company opens an office in Amsterdam, or you find the love of your life here. 

Whatever reasons you may have, De Haan wants to help you with your move to Amsterdam. What do you need to know before moving to Amsterdam and what are the costs? We sum it all up for you on this page. 

Why do you want to move to Amsterdam?

Moving to Amsterdam is extremely popular nowadays. Mostly because of the rich history and the artsy scene in the city. A lot of big companies have their headquarters in the city, but it’s also a popular location for progressive start-ups. This makes moving to Amsterdam very attractive for expats or other people that are looking for a job. The international community is very big, so a lot of people in Amsterdam speak English. Which is a plus when you want to blend in with the Dutchies. 

How to move to Amsterdam?

These are a few of the things you need to know before reconsidering your move to Amsterdam. Moving from UK to Amsterdam is a popular move but has become more complicated by the Brexit. We, therefore, would love to help you when you consider moving to Amsterdam from UK. Moving to Amsterdam from US has always been a bit more difficult because of the visa that you need to get. But it is less difficult than moving from Amsterdam to a city in the United States. 

1: Housing can be very expensive

The city is fully packed with students, expats and other Dutchies. Which means it is very difficult to find a place to rent or even buy. The prices are much higher than in other Dutch cities like Utrecht or The Hague. That’s why a lot of people tend to relocate in Almere, Hoofddorp or Amstelveen because they cannot afford the move to Amsterdam. Some people are very lucky to find the perfect place to stay or get help from their work to find affordable housing. 

2: Most people speak English

The good thing about The Netherlands and Amsterdam is that the people are very international, and tourist oriented. A lot of menus are only in English, and you can work almost everywhere when you speak English. Isn’t that great? 

3: Parking is difficult and expensive in the city

Most of the people in Amsterdam move only by bike. The main reason is because cycling is a very easy way to move through a busy city with small streets and canals. Parking with a car is not only very difficult, but also super expensive. When you move to Amsterdam, we advise to get a bicycle as soon as possible so you can move effortlessly through the streets of your new place. 

4: Official documents that you need

When you are moving to Amsterdam you also need to fix some official documents. You also need to register the move at the City. Besides that, you also need: 

• A passport (when living outside the EU/EEA states)
• An ID-card (when living in the EU/EEA states, Iceland, Liechtenstein. Norway or Switzerland)
• Your birth certificate
• A rental contract or proof of a house purchase in Amsterdam
• A marriage or divorce certificate (if you have one) 

Move to Amsterdam with De Haan relocation

With our own moving lifts, we can arrange that your precious goods do not have to go over the narrow high stairs that are so caracteristics of the famous canal houses. Arranging parking permits with the municipality for your move to Amsterdam is also what we do daily. So no worries, we gotcha!

Are your questions about the big move to Amsterdam still not answered? De Haan relocators want to help you out. We are specialized in international relocations since 1777 and know everything about emigrating to another country – in this case moving to the Netherlands and Amsterdam. We give you advice in what you need to pack, which documents you specifically need, and we help you with moving all your furniture and household items safely and quick. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. Our experienced staff speak perfectly English and is at your service!

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