Expat Guide 2026

Moving to Amsterdam

Moving to Amsterdam in 2026? Your complete expat guide to the Dutch capital. From BSN registration at Stadsloket Centrum to finding housing (avg €1,800-2,500/month), health insurance, and settling in. Amsterdam has ~180,000 expats and is known for being extremely English-friendly.

921,000

Population

~180,000

Expats

€1,800-2,500/month

Avg. Rent

3

BSN Offices

Why choose Amsterdam? ✨

🌟 City Highlights

  • 1International hub
  • 2English widely spoken
  • 3Cycling culture
  • 4Vibrant nightlife

📊 Expat Ratings

Expat-friendly
English-friendly
Public Transport

BSN Offices in Amsterdam 🪪

1
Stadsloket Centrum
2
Stadsloket Zuid
3
Stadsloket West
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Essential guides for Amsterdam 📚

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BSN Registration & First Steps

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Housing & Settling In

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Health System & Insurance

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Bank, Money & iDEAL

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Explore Other Dutch Cities 🏙️

Rotterdam

~95,000 expats

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The Hague

~85,000 expats

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Utrecht

~45,000 expats

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Eindhoven

~35,000 expats

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