Australian coming to Amsterdam on Working Holiday - Registration

Last activity 14 January 2013 by emanima

2605 Views

3 replies

Post new topic

miranda_janeMember19 March 2012 07:07:08

Hi,

I'm coming over to Amsterdam in July on a working holiday visa. I'm degree qaulified and experienced in my field so I'm hoping to get a job similar to what I am currently doing (though I understand times are tough and I have no guarantee).

My question is regarding finding an apartment and the working holiday visa. Do I need to have a proper rental (6-12 months) before registering my address at the town hall? There seems to be conflicting advice. Some people say you need a lease, others say a hostel/hotel is fine.

I had planned to get a holiday rental/hotel/hostel for the first month while I got settled in and then if I had a job look for a more permanent place. However the more I look the more this seems impossible...

What did you do when you first moved to the Netherlands?

Thanks.

HarmonieViP19 March 2012 11:18:21

19273

Welcome to Expat.com miranda_jane!

Harmonie.

ZorbakMember03 June 2012 23:30:46

Hey miranda_jane,

I have the same problem and I'm still looking for a good solution. If you are still need a room, send me a message. I would be interested to do the challenge with you together.

o/ Zorbak

emanimaNew member14 January 2013 03:28:01

Hi

I'm an Aussie hopeing to do the working holiday visa thing and be over in Amsterdam mid April this year.
Do you have any tips or advice for this process?
Also im trying to decide on wether to do a holiday around some of Europe when I first get there or get settled first?

Articles to help you in your expat project in Amsterdam

Studying in Amsterdam
If you want to pursue higher education in Amsterdam at a publicly funded research university, then you have ...
Working in Amsterdam
Over 918,000 people live in Amsterdam, which means there's a bit of competition when it comes to jobs. Add in ...
Accommodation in Amsterdam
Sorting out the proper visas to move to the Netherlands is just the first hurdle in your big move to Amsterdam. ...
Developing your social circle in Amsterdam
In your move to Amsterdam, you may already have some friends or acquaintances in the country. However, it may not ...
Things to do on weekdays in Amsterdam
Perhaps you're a student, a freelancer, or someone who works minimal hours. Whatever it is, you've got ...
The work culture in Amsterdam
While you may be used to a work-to-live mentality, especially if you come from the US corporate world, you may be ...
Buying property in Amsterdam
They always say that paying money towards a mortgage is better than spending money on rent, as you won't own ...
Getting around Amsterdam
While there isn't one single correct way to travel around Amsterdam, there still may be ones that are better ...