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I live near Mercatorplein. Looking for halal butchers and Arabic supermarkets within tram distance. Any concrete recommendations for fresh meat, dates, and Levantine spices?
I have a Dutch address and a residence permit but BSN takes weeks. ING and ABN AMRO say I need a BSN. Are there any banks (e.g. bunq, N26) that let me open an account first?
My daughter is 5 and has just arrived in the Netherlands. She speaks Arabic and a little English. How do I find a basisschool that handles newcomers (nieuwkomersklas), and what is the enrolment process via the gemeente?
Amsterdam rent is brutal. I have heard about sociale huur via WoningNet. What is the typical wait, what is the income limit, and what alternatives exist for someone with a 3-year residence permit?
I have my BSN. Now I need to choose a zorgverzekering and apply for DigiD. Which insurer is best for someone who only speaks Arabic and English, and how long does DigiD activation take?
I just moved to Amsterdam with a residence permit. I keep hearing I need a BSN to do anything (open a bank account, register with a doctor). Where do I go, what documents, and how long does it take?