First 7 Days Checklist

Document Folder Checklist for Amsterdam Week One

The documents to gather and organise in your first week in Amsterdam.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1BSN (burgerservicenummer) — most important Dutch number
2DigiD registration confirmation — needed for all government services
3Lease contract (huurcontract) — needed for BSN registration
4Health insurance policy document — required by law, needed by employer

City context: Amsterdam

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Amsterdam. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about First 7 Days Checklist in Amsterdam

First 7 Days Checklist

Document Folder Checklist for Amsterdam Week One

The documents to gather and organise in your first week in Amsterdam.

Action checklist

Complete these steps in order for the fastest, safest setup.

1BSN (burgerservicenummer) — most important Dutch number
2DigiD registration confirmation — needed for all government services
3Lease contract (huurcontract) — needed for BSN registration
4Health insurance policy document — required by law, needed by employer

City context: Amsterdam

These steps are tailored for newcomers in Amsterdam. Costs, availability, and requirements may differ in other cities — switch the city selector above to switch context.

Read what residents say about First 7 Days Checklist in Amsterdam