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Pumadal

Hey there, I'm a South African, my fiance has started studying in the Netherlands and I want to move there. I've been looking for jobs but I haven't found any. What's the steps to be able to go there, what should I do. How does the visas work. I can't just quit my current job and hope I get one there on a tourist visa.

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Travelling to the NetherlandsRegistration with the GemeenteGetting registered with the Dutch governmentRegistration for non-residents a.k.a temporary BSNCan I get a bsn without an apartment?
Cynic

Hi and welcome back.

We've had this conversation before (9 August last year); I've just re-read what I said to you then and nothing has changed.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
Expat Team

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