City guide 02 · Netherlands · Business hub

Amsterdam,
international by default.

One of Europe's most international cities, with near-universal English, the Highly Skilled Migrant route, and a 30% expat tax ruling for eligible workers.

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Main routes
Skilled Worker, EU Blue Card
Language
Dutch, English widely spoken
Currency
Euro (€)
Local office
No, served from Berlin

Visa routes
that work in Amsterdam.

The routes our clients use most here. Your evaluation confirms which fits you.

National permits
Skilled WorkerCountry-specific routes for professionals with recognised training taking up qualified employment, from Germany's §18a to the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant permit.Read the route guide →
25 EU countries
EU Blue CardThe pan-European work permit for graduates with a qualifying job offer. It carries mobility between member states and one of the fastest paths to permanent residence.Read the route guide →
Self-employment
FreelancerFor independent professionals and consultants building a client base in Europe, including Germany's Freiberufler permit and the Dutch DAFT route for US citizens.Read the route guide →
Family
Family ReunificationBring your spouse and children to join you anywhere in Europe, with residence and, in most countries, full work rights for accompanying partners.Read the route guide →

Your first week
in Amsterdam.

The admin that unlocks everything else. On Sorted packages, we handle all of it with you.

  1. 01
    Register with the municipalityAnd receive your citizen service number (BSN)
  2. 02
    Collect your residence permitAt an IND desk, by appointment
  3. 03
    Take out Dutch health insuranceRequired once you live and work here
  4. 04
    Open a bank accountMost need your BSN

General guide only. Steps and deadlines depend on your permit. Your advisor confirms them for your case.

Life
in Amsterdam.

Dutch, English widely spoken, Euro (€). Our local team is in Amsterdam.

Land in Amsterdam,
with keys in hand.

Fully Sorted includes first-month accommodation and airport pickup, arranged before you travel.

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Arrive to people,
not just a permit.

Rooftop dinners, coworking sessions, founder meetups, and curated apartments in Amsterdam. This is what relocation looks like with Europe Sorted.

Rooftop dinnersCoworking sessionsFounder meetupsCurated apartmentsCity orientationMember network
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Coworking sessionsWork alongside members
Founder meetupsYour new network
Curated apartmentsMove-in ready homes

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