Address, then BRP, then BSN, then DigiD — one blocks the next, and nobody hands you the map. GetSettld turns that chain into a checklist you can actually finish, without a €5,000 agency.
This is the actual sequence — not a random to-do list. Get the order wrong and you lose weeks waiting on an appointment you didn't need to wait for.
A signed lease or host declaration. Nothing else moves without this.
Register with the gemeente. Appointment slots fill up fast — book early.
Your citizen service number. Issued the moment BRP registration clears.
Your digital ID. Needs the BSN — no BSN, no login to anything official.
Most Dutch banks won't open an account without BSN and address on file.
Health cover is mandatory within 4 months of your BSN date — not your arrival date.
Visa type, city, employer or freelance, arrival date. Two minutes — we build your dossier from it.
Every step in the right order, with the documents you personally need and links to book the right appointment.
See what's done, what's blocked, and what's next — with reminders before deadlines like the 4-month insurance window.
Agencies charge €1,500–€15,000 for this. We think most of it should cost you an afternoon and a fair flat fee.
Here's the honest comparison — an agency isn't wrong, it's just built for a different budget.
| Doing it yourself | GetSettld | Full-service agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | Free | €0–€599 | €1,500–€15,000 |
| Knows the right order | Trial and error | Yes, from day one | Yes |
| Document prep help | No | Guided & up | Yes |
| Appointments booked for you | No | Concierge only | Yes |
| A person on your case | No | Concierge only | Yes |
| Best for | Confident, have time to research | Most newcomers, self-funded moves | Employer-funded, complex family moves |
We're pre-launch — these reflect the conversations that shaped GetSettld, not verified customer reviews.
"I booked my BRP appointment before I had a lease. Had to cancel and start over — lost three weeks."
"Nobody told me the insurance deadline counts from my BSN date, not the day I landed. Found out from a fine."
"An agency quoted me €4,200 for what turned out to be six appointments and a checklist."
No. GetSettld is an independent guide and service — not the IND, not your gemeente, not the Belastingdienst. We point you to the right official channels and help you prepare for them; the decisions themselves are always made by the relevant authority.
No — the earlier the better, actually. Most of the value is in the steps before your BSN: getting your address sorted and your BRP appointment booked correctly the first time.
The free and Guided dossiers adapt to your visa type and household, but genuinely complex cases (multiple dependents, self-employment registration, unusual permit types) are what Concierge is built for — a person reviews your specific situation.
No one can guarantee that — approval is entirely up to the gemeente and IND. What we guarantee is that you'll show up prepared, with the right documents, in the right order, so you're not the reason for a delay.
We're opening GetSettld to a small group of newcomers this quarter. Leave your email and we'll send your dossier the day we launch.
No spam. One email when we open the doors.