Opening a bank account in the Netherlands

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Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder28 September 2011 07:43:18

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Hi all,

is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in the Netherlands ?

Which documents are required to open a bank account in the Netherlands ?

How long does it take to open it ?

Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans for instance) ?

Which bank would you recommend ?

Thanks in advance for your participation,

Julien

Springbokkie New member

Member since 16 September 2011

SpringbokkieNew member19 October 2011 07:53:15

Hi, I finally got my bank account after being in the Netherlands for about a month. I didnt find the proces difficult. You just have to get your administration done and this was time consuming

I am here on the MVV. So I had to go to the IND in The Hague to show yourself and then you get a sticker in your passport,with that you have to register with a gemeente to get a BSN nr. Then you go straight to the bank and open an account. You get your pinpas while you wait.

In short - not difficult, just follow the proces and have the right documents in place.

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP19 October 2011 09:01:15

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Thanks for your contribution Tanya Kirsten!

Harmonie.

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