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Your first steps in the Netherlands
Starting over in a new country? Take it one step at a time.
From registering at the gemeente to finding a huisarts, Stapje turns your move into a clear, personal plan.
Built for newcomers, partners and families, in 5 languages
Your personal roadmap
Know what to do. And when.
Tell Stapje a little about your move. You get a step-by-step plan for your city and your situation: no endless tabs, no missed deadlines.
- Built around your situation
- Clear language, not government language
- In English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian
Your journey
Settling in The Hague
- Gemeente & BRPRegister at your municipalityDone
- 02Get your BSNYour citizen service numberNext
- 03Set up DigiDAccess Dutch online servicesLater
- 04Health insuranceChoose a policy in timeLater
Everything in one place
Less guessing. More living.
Always visible
Never miss a deadline
See the dates that matter and get timely reminders. Deadlines are never locked behind a paywall.
With sources
Ask a practical question
Start with the questions newcomers ask most, answered from a cited FAQ pack on your phone.
Simple
Plan your money
Rough numbers with the 2026 income tax bands, for a realistic monthly budget. Stapje doesn't file your tax return.
Feel at home, faster
Not just paperwork.
Find events and activities in your city, and see when to register for school and childcare. The small things that turn a new city into your city.
Free guides
The official steps, in plain English.
Short, checked answers with links to the official sources. Free to read, no app needed.
BSNYour citizen service number: register at the gemeente within 5 days.Read the guideDigiDYour government login. You need a BSN and an address first.Read the guideHealth insuranceCompulsory. Arrange it within 4 months of arriving.Read the guideSchool registrationRegister from age 3; school is compulsory from 5.Read the guideDutch lettersWho sent it, what it means and the deadline.Read the guideVoorlopige aanslagThe provisional tax bill: pay monthly, change it or get money back.Read the guideCJIB finesPay within 8 weeks or appeal within 6. Ignore it and it triples.Read the guideAll guidesEverything we've written so far, in one place.All guides
FAQ
Good to know
Who is Stapje for?
Anyone who just moved to the Netherlands, or is about to: workers, partners and families from anywhere. The app works in English, Turkish, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.
Do I need to create an account?
No. There is no Stapje account and no email login. Letter photos and free-form questions are only sent for processing after you give consent.
Is Stapje free?
Stapje is free to download, and deadlines are never locked behind a paywall. Optional Mini, Plus and Pro subscriptions are available monthly or yearly, billed through Apple.
Is Stapje official government advice?
No. Stapje explains steps and letters in plain language and points you to the official sources: your gemeente, the IND, the Belastingdienst and government.nl.
Free on the App Store
Take your first stapje.
Make your plan, photograph your first letter and keep every deadline in sight. No account needed.
Free to download · For iPhone · English, Türkçe, Español, Português, Italiano