Hi I am flying out to Amsterdam on 6th January to live and I am wondering whether or not I have to get a visa or not? I am planning on this being a permanent move as long as I get work if that helps.
Also, was thinking of getting a laptop from the UK before I go but would I better off waiting and buying one once I land in the 'Dam?
Thanks in advance.
2007-12-30 04:44:31 · 3 answers · asked by Karlos Amsterdamaged 2 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Netherlands
ooohhh...you're going to have to learn some Dutch!
2007-12-30 04:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know some of the legal details, but not enough, so I rather send you to the resolved questions, this question has been answered several times the last few weeks by people who are either specialist or gone through it themselves.
(Look for Magic bus driver and for Vincent for good answers.)
About the laptop, if you buy it here you will have it much easier to get service on it if needed, and as far as I know all laptops have English instructions and English language option on the computer/programs.
And our plugs are different too, so it might be easier in that respect too to buy here in the Netherlands.
And one more thing, the name the 'Dam, is not used here and might offend the people of all the other towns with dam in the name.
One often accepted shortening is A'dam, but even that can be open for confusion.
2007-12-30 06:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by Willeke 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First thing you need to do when you arrive in the Netherlands is get yourself down to the Vreemdelingedienst, which is the section of the police who deal with foreign nationals coming to live in the Netherlands, and don't forget your passport. They will tell you what you need to do to get yourself set up there. If you're going there because of a relationship, bring your partner and they should bring a passport and a household bill with their address on it. Unless you can find a job, the onus is on them to prove that they can support you. Sorting out your residency/work permit (depending on where you're from, EU citizens generally have less red tape) takes time but be patient. You will have to go back to them next year to renew your residency/work permit, bring your passport .... you can apply for Dutch citizenship after 5 years.
My advice would be to get your laptop in the Netherlands, as it would be considerably cheaper.
2007-12-30 07:25:48 · answer #3 · answered by Orla C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋