{"id":4245,"date":"2025-08-13T09:46:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T16:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bekins.world\/?page_id=4245"},"modified":"2025-08-13T10:17:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T17:17:40","slug":"moving-to-amsterdam-from-canada-now","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bekins.world\/index.php\/moving-to-amsterdam-from-canada-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Amsterdam from Canada &#8211; Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1d8efe83 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:2rem;padding-left:2rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:25px;border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-top-width:3px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-right-width:2px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-bottom-width:4px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-color-5);border-left-width:5px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:8px;flex-basis:24.9%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2b13e43ecea81cda66eefc2d8a8082c\">Arrange Moving to Amsterdam Now<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>[wpforms id=&#8221;4110&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.mx-clock-europe-amsterdam394 * {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfont-size: 12px !important\t\t\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mx-localize-time\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='mx-clock-europe-amsterdam394 mx-clock-live-el'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bg-img-url='https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/plugins\/mx-time-zone-clocks\/includes\/admin\/assets\/img\/clock-face2.png'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-time_zone='Europe\/Amsterdam'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-city_name='in Amsterdam'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-date_format='12'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-digital_clock='false'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-lang='en'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-lang_for_date='en'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-show_days='true'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-showSecondHand='false'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-arrow_type='classical'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-super_simple='false'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-arrows_color='green'\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:10px;flex-basis:75%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-1-color\"><strong>Relocating to Amsterdam<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">Moving to Amsterdam from Canada is an exciting journey, into a vibrant and culturally rich European lifestyle. Planning ahead makes a big difference. <a href=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/index.php\/staff-devoted-to-international-moves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bekins Worldwide, using its decades of international move experience and expertise, is here to help you<\/a>, with both the best time of year to move and what to expect on the day you move into your new residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video eplus-wrapper\"><video height=\"360\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 640 \/ 360;\" width=\"640\" autoplay loop muted poster=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amsterdam.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Amsterdam.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">While Amsterdam is beautiful year-round, <em><strong>the best time to move in is during fall from September through to October<\/strong><\/em>. There is pleasant weather and fewer tourists compared to the peak summer months. Winter is more challenging a time to move in due to cold temperatures and shorter daylight hours. Summer is the busiest season, making it difficult to find housing, book appointments with government offices and generally more costly. Avoiding winter also means avoiding its weather risks and costs. Lacquer finished furniture and oil paintings, for example, separate from their substrates in the cold. Weather delays can interrupt the unpacking and repacking at customs inspections. Just best to always avoid potential delays and unexpected port storage costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">Your first few days in Amsterdam will be a whirlwind of new experiences and important to-dos. The most crucial thing to worry about is registering with the municipality (gemeente) where you&#8217;ll be living. You are required to do this within five days of arrival. At this appointment, you will need a valid identity document (like your passport) and proof of occupancy, such as a rental contract. This registration is a vital step as it provides you with a Citizen Service Number (BSN), which is essential for everything from opening a bank account to getting health insurance. It&#8217;s highly recommended to book this appointment as far in advance as possible, as waiting times can be long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"8\" height=\"2\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\"><strong>Amsterdammers<\/strong> are known for their directness, strong sense of community, and pride in their multicultural, progressive city. While Dutch is the official language, most Amsterdammers speak English and are welcoming to newcomers, though learning some basic Dutch phrases goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);line-height:1.2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"4\" class=\"wp-image-55\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bekins.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Spacer24x8.jpg\" alt=\"\">Moving from Canada to Amsterdam is a big change, that with the right timing and preparation, will ease your way on to becoming an Amsterdammer. too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45cbf0482e2615667358440652b6f189 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.458), 1.15rem);\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-6-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeanddate.com\/weather\/netherlands\/amsterdam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Weather in Holland\">To check the Weather in Amsterdam&#8230; Click Here<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:0px\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-1-color\"><strong>More Help With Moving to Berlin<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3b2dee26 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:2px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2534eff8de17a821c1a77643daa14fd1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.2\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/in\/Amsterdam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cost of Living in Amsterdam\">Cost of Living in Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdam.nl\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"City of Amsterdam\">City of Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.government.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Government of the Netherlands\">Government of the Netherlands<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandsworldwide.nl\/car-import\/roadmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Import a vehicle into Holland\">Vehicle Importation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb9845c6be2c50ff94e0f2606e0d55a8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandsworldwide.nl\/contact\/embassies-consulates-general\/canada\/consulate-general-vancouver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Netherlands Consulate in Vancouver\">Netherlands Consulate \u2013 Vancouver<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandsworldwide.nl\/contact\/embassies-consulates-general\/canada\/consulate-general-toronto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Netherlands Consulate in Toronto\">Netherlands Consulate \u2013 Toronto<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandsworldwide.nl\/contact\/embassies-consulates-general\/canada\/embassy-ottawa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Netherlands Embassy in Ottawa Canada\">Netherlands Embassy \u2013 Ottawa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-serif-font-family wp-elements-01d7773d4a4acb312464d92e5ab004b3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);line-height:1.2\"><strong>To make a call to Amsterdam<\/strong><br>\u2022 Dial 011 (outside North America)<br>\u2022 Dial 31 (for Netherlands)<strong> <\/strong><br>\u2022 Dial 20 (for Amsterdam)<br>\u2022 Dial the local phone number<br> or the cell phone number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center eplus-wrapper has-link-color has-system-serif-font-family wp-elements-eef7ea74fdeb0aec022f0de7f07509b6 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:1rem;margin-bottom:0rem;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.542), 1.2rem);line-height:1.2\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-color-9-color\">In Amsterdam use 112 for emergencies.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-812b129af9807f671a446dff2cc2c00a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netherlandsworldwide.nl\/visa-the-netherlands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Netherlands Visa and Immigration\">The Netherlands Visa and Immigration<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.government.nl\/topics\/income-tax\/types-of-income-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Netherlands Taxation\">Taxation Information<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/english.zorginstituutnederland.nl\/about-us\/healthcare-in-the-netherlands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dutch Healthcare &amp; Insurance\">Dutch Healthcare<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c11c9b4276c68e3106c771f8aa01cc27 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.idw.nl\/en\/dutch-educational-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dutch Education System\">Dutch Education<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper has-custom-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-38f4af68227f2c61b43669f1926a76c2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:1rem;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);line-height:1.20\">\u2022 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uva.nl\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"University of Amsterdam\">University of Amsterdam<\/a><\/strong><br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hva.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Professional Education \"><strong>Hogeschool van Amsterdam, University of Professional Education<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arrange Moving to Amsterdam Now Relocating to Amsterdam Moving to Amsterdam from Canada is an exciting journey, into a vibrant and culturally rich European lifestyle. 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