.st0{fill:#FD000D;} .st1{fill:#FFFFFF;} MENU LANGUAGES ORDER YOUR I AMSTERDAM CITY CARD Live, study and work Life in Amsterdam Practical info about Amsterdam Practical info about the Amsterdam Area Here’s a selection of useful information to make your time in the Amsterdam Area as easy and enjoyable as possible. From public holidays to phoning home, browse through this practical advice on Amsterdam. Useful Amsterdam info Getting around Amsterdam Amsterdam is a world-class international transport hub and there are countless ways of getting into the city. Many travellers fly into the award-winni... READ MORE ‘My First Month’ booklet With IN Amsterdam’s ‘My First Month’ booklet you have a wealth of information at your fingertips! Includes FAQs, tips, articles and ... READ MORE Health & safety in Amsterdam Amsterdam is renowned for its friendly, welcoming ambience and prides itself on being a safe city. However, in order to ensure they enjoy their time i... READ MORE Official matters Organise visas, permits, registration, driving licences and other essential procedures for becoming a new resident in the Amsterdam Area. READ MORE Communication & money matters What currency is used in the Netherlands and where can you change or withdraw money? How much should you tip a taxi driver? How can you call home? And... READ MORE Move to Amsterdam in 7 steps Settling into Amsterdam life can be relatively straightforward, especially if you plan and arrange as much as you can before relocating. Check out the... READ MORE Public holidays The following is a list of public holidays in the Netherlands. On these days, shops, museums and attractions usually either close earlier or are close... READ MORE Amsterdam city districts The city of Amsterdam consists of seven city districts (stadsdelen): Centre, Nieuw-West, Noord, Oost, West, Zuid and Zuidoost. READ MORE Living in Amsterdam's neighbourhoods From its humble beginnings as a 13th-century fishing village, Amsterdam has always been a bustling hub of commerce that welcomes other cultures with o... READ MORE People & culture in Amsterdam Amsterdam is an international city with a rich history and a highly diverse population from 180 different backgrounds enjoying a broad range of arts a... READ MORE Driving licence & cars In order to drive a car in the Netherlands you’ll need to be over 18 years of age, carry a valid driving licence and have third party insurance.... READ MORE Find out more about Amsterdam Search POPULAR PAGES About Amsterdam See and do I amsterdam webshop Plan your trip Do business Living in Amsterdam Work Study I amsterdam City Card I amsterdam blog OUR NETWORK amsterdam&partners IN Amsterdam Press & media Travel trade Municipal government StartupAmsterdam Colophon Contact I AMSTERDAM WEBSHOP Fashion & Accessories Typical Amsterdam Local Makers Travel & Outdoor Gifts Homeware FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM PINTEREST LINKEDIN © 2021 I amsterdam Disclaimer Privacy statement Recommendation algorithms Change cookie settings Cookies on Iamsterdam.com amsterdam&partners uses cookies on iamsterdam.com to analyse usage of the website and to enable content sharing on social media. Cookies may be placed by third parties. By closing this message and continuing to use the site you consent to cookie use by iamsterdam.com. More information ADJUST COOKIE SETTINGS APPROVE