Hola! my name is Mahak!
Every time I would put my pen to paper, I felt as if it allowed me to explore a new part of me. It allowed me to feel alive in a whole new sense.
There are so many people out there, and each of them has a story. And it’s really heartbreaking to see that every day, millions of stories die without ever being heard. I feel that it is my responsibility as a human being to bring these stories together, to unite them to create a whole new world where lives are more important than any materialistic thing and bring smile to your face.
I’m sure this sounds pretty big, but I need to start somewhere, right? I want to be fearless on the pursuit of what sets my soul on fire, and I feel blogging might be my first big step into an apparently impossible mission.
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Here are some of Important things before you settle
Resident Permit Card
Many expats who want to live and work in the Netherlands (for more than 90 days) need to apply for a residence permit. The type of application you should submit depends on your nationality and on your reason for moving to the Netherlands, such as family, studies, work or other purposes.
BSN (BurgerServiceNumber)
The citizen service number (BSN) is your personal number for contact with the government. For example for healthcare or taxes. You will receive a BSN when you register in the Personal Records Database (BRP)
Home Search for Registration and Living
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts.
Bank Account
Expats setting up their new life in the Netherlands will need to open a Dutch bank account to receive their salaries, rent an apartment, or to just take a trip down to the supermarket where they can "pin" for groceries. Before you go to open your bank account, you need to choose which bank suits your needs or principles. You should also take into account that most banks charge a yearly fee for having an account with them.
DigiID
DigiD (short for Digital Identification) is a form of online ID that allows you to access many services and government websites in the Netherlands.
Travel & Work
The OV-chipkaart is the payment method for public transport in the Netherlands. If you carry an OV-chipkaart with you, you no longer need to think about strip tickets or metro tickets. You load credit onto the card in Euro or add a travel product, such as a single journey, a monthly pass for commuting or a season ticket.
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