Get Your Basics FAQ

1. I have lived in the Netherlands, but need to change my address. How do I do this?

2. I am moving in from abroad, how do I register with the municipality?

3. How/where do I get a bank account?

4. How and where do I get a Dutch phone number?

5. How do I get a health insurance?

6. Am I able to get an OV-chipkaart to travel with public transport?

7. How do I top-up my OV chip card?

8. Where is the best place to get a bike? Is it better to buy one or rent one?

10. Can I apply for a student loan as a non-Dutch citizen?