Netherlands - Living
Practicalities

Registration 

Cars and Driving

Health

Language

Almost everyone in the Netherlands speaks fluent English, however it is certainly helpful to know some key phrases and learn as much as you can.  We've included a handy phrase book that we think might come in useful.  Access is a voluntary organisation which provides all sorts of help to English speaking expatriates.

Opening a Bank Account
The major high street banks are:
ABN AMRO
ING Bank
Fortis Bank

To open a bank account you will need your passport and proof of employment.

Telephone
For an overview about different phone companies in Netherlands go to: http://www.bellen.com/

Internet Connection
For an overview about different Internet providers in Netherlands go to: http://www.internetten.nl/

Mobile Phones 
Netherlands has five mobile phone operators:
KPN Mobile
BEN
Libertel
Telfort
Dutchtone

Electricity and Gas
Eneco - check with Pauline docs.??

Useful Addresses

Phrasebook