{"id":99869,"date":"2026-10-23T10:32:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/moving-to-the-netherlands-from-uk"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:32:56","slug":"moving-to-the-netherlands-from-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/moving-to-the-netherlands-from-uk","title":{"rendered":"Trasferirsi nei Paesi Bassi dal Regno Unito: visti, BSN, alloggio e costi (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Moving to the Netherlands from the UK: Visas, BSN, Housing and Costs (2026)\",\n            \"description\": \"Moving to the Netherlands from the UK in 2026: residence permits, the highly skilled migrant route, DAFT for entrepreneurs, BSN, housing and living costs.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/moving-to-the-netherlands-from-uk\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/moving-to-the-netherlands-from-uk-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can I move to the Netherlands from the UK after Brexit?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes, with a residence permit such as the highly skilled migrant permit, the EU Blue Card or a self-employed permit.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can UK citizens use DAFT?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"No. DAFT applies only to US citizens. 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You must take out Dutch health insurance within four months of becoming resident.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Is it hard to find housing in the Netherlands?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes, especially in Amsterdam, Utrecht and The Hague. Start early and watch for scams.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Ultimo aggiornamento: 23 ottobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>The Netherlands is a popular choice for British movers: English is widely spoken, the cities are bikeable and the economy is strong.<\/strong> Since Brexit, UK citizens need a residence permit to live there. This guide explains the main routes in 2026, registration and BSN, housing and the cost of living.<\/p>Residence permit options for UK citizens<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Percorso<\/th><th>A chi \u00e8 adatto<\/th><th>Punti chiave<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant)<\/td><td>Skilled workers with a job offer<\/td><td>Employer must be a recognised sponsor; salary thresholds apply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EU Blue Card<\/td><td>Graduates with a skilled job<\/td><td>Salary threshold applies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DAFT (Dutch-American Friendship Treaty)<\/td><td>Not available to UK citizens<\/td><td>Only for US citizens; UK entrepreneurs use the self-employed route<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Self-employed permit<\/td><td>Freelancers and business owners<\/td><td>Points-based test of the business&rsquo;s value to the Dutch economy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Orientation year (zoekjaar)<\/td><td>Recent graduates of top universities<\/td><td>One year to find work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Partner or family permit<\/td><td>Partners of Dutch residents<\/td><td>Income requirements apply<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Rules change regularly. Check the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) before applying.<\/em><\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_251096093-1024x575.jpeg\" alt=\"Gru che scarica container in un terminal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Gru che scarica container in un terminal\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Rotterdam is Europe&rsquo;s biggest port and a major employer.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>First steps after arriving<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Register with your municipality (gemeente)<\/strong> to get your BSN (citizen service number).<\/li><li><strong>Collect your residence permit<\/strong> from the IND.<\/li><li><strong>Take out Dutch health insurance (zorgverzekering):<\/strong> compulsory within four months.<\/li><li><strong>Open a Dutch bank account.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Apply for DigiD<\/strong>, the digital ID for government services.<\/li><\/ol><h3>The 30% ruling<\/h3><p>Some highly skilled migrants recruited from abroad can receive part of their salary tax-free under the expat tax scheme. The rules have tightened, so check eligibility with your employer or an adviser.<\/p><h2>Housing: the biggest challenge<\/h2><p>The Dutch housing market is very tight, especially in Amsterdam, Utrecht and The Hague.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Start looking early<\/strong> and use reputable agents.<\/li><li><strong>Expect competition<\/strong> and be ready to move fast.<\/li><li><strong>Watch for scams:<\/strong> never pay a deposit before viewing and signing.<\/li><li><strong>Consider nearby towns<\/strong> such as Haarlem, Leiden, Delft, Amersfoort or Almere.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Cost of living<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Cost<\/th><th>Amsterdam<\/th><th>Rotterdam<\/th><th>Eindhoven<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1-bed flat rent<\/td><td>&euro;1,700&ndash;&euro;2,300<\/td><td>&euro;1,300&ndash;&euro;1,700<\/td><td>&euro;1,200&ndash;&euro;1,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance (basic)<\/td><td>about &euro;150 a month<\/td><td>about &euro;150<\/td><td>about &euro;150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bike<\/td><td>&euro;150&ndash;&euro;600<\/td><td>Same<\/td><td>Same<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Indicative 2026 figures.<\/em><\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_353155293-1024x406.jpeg\" alt=\"Close-up of waves\" width=\"1024\" height=\"406\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Close-up of waves\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Much of the Netherlands sits below sea level, protected by dykes and dunes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Moving your belongings<\/h2><p>Overnight ferries make removals quick, often 1&ndash;3 days. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/removals-to-the-netherlands-from-uk\/\">traslochi nei Paesi Bassi<\/a> for costs, customs and canal-house tips.<\/p><h2>Tips for Dutch life<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Get a bike<\/strong> and learn the cycling rules.<\/li><li><strong>Learn some Dutch.<\/strong> It helps with integration and is needed for citizenship.<\/li><li><strong>Embrace directness:<\/strong> Dutch communication is famously straightforward.<\/li><li><strong>Plan for rain<\/strong> and enjoy the summers.<\/li><\/ul><p>Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/moving-abroad-checklist\/\">moving abroad checklist<\/a> e <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/moving-money-abroad-from-uk\/\">moving money abroad guide<\/a> to plan.<\/p><h2>Reach the Netherlands by sea<\/h2><p>Ferries from Hull, Harwich and Newcastle sail overnight, and container ships connect the UK with Rotterdam. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/category\/exploring-europe-by-ship\/\">exploring Europe by ship<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Domande frequenti<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Can I move to the Netherlands from the UK after Brexit?<\/h3><p>Yes, with a residence permit such as the highly skilled migrant permit, the EU Blue Card or a self-employed permit.<\/p><h3>Can UK citizens use DAFT?<\/h3><p>No. DAFT applies only to US citizens. UK entrepreneurs apply for the self-employed permit.<\/p><h3>What is a BSN?<\/h3><p>Your citizen service number, issued when you register with your municipality. You need it for work, banking and healthcare.<\/p><h3>Is health insurance compulsory in the Netherlands?<\/h3><p>Yes. You must take out Dutch health insurance within four months of becoming resident.<\/p><h3>Is it hard to find housing in the Netherlands?<\/h3><p>Yes, especially in Amsterdam, Utrecht and The Hague. Start early and watch for scams.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Cross the North Sea by ship<\/strong><p>Ask us about freighter voyages from the UK to Rotterdam and Europe.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/richiedi-informazioni-su-una-crociera-con-trasporto-merci\/\">Explore sea voyages &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trasferirsi nei Paesi Bassi dal Regno Unito nel 2026: permessi di soggiorno, percorso per migranti altamente qualificati, DAFT per imprenditori, BSN, alloggio e costo della vita.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99868,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1019,1459],"tags":[1680,1679,1681,1647,1678],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99869"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99869"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99869\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99870,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99869\/revisions\/99870"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99869"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}