Documentation
Drivers Lisence
When transferring over to Breda, you have two options regarding how you will receive your Dutch driver's license. If you have a pre-existing driver's license from your last/home country, you can use this ID for up to 185 days until you can receive a Dutch driver's license. For more information go to the website featured below.
If you do not have a pre-existing license, you can apply to go through the driving license process through the link below.
Link: https://www.cbr.nl/nl/service/nl/artikel/examencentrum-breda-1
This would allow you to take online and practical courses and exams up until receiving your Dutch license.
Passport Renewal
Passport renewal in the Netherlands can be quite easy. The link to find your country's embassy location here in the Netherlands and contact information is featured below.
Link: https://www.government.nl/topics/embassies-consulates-and-other-representations
Application of resident card and Dutch Passport
If you have moved to the Netherlands as a result of a job opportunity, a resident card should be an easier application process often handled by your given company, however, when immigrating or seeking asylum in the Netherlands you may apply for a resident card through the given link.
Link: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/passport-id-card/application-process-time
It is important to remember that the approval process for this application had a varied schedule depending on the number of applicants. While all expats require a resident card, if you plan to permanently live here in the Netherlands, you may apply for a Dutch passport, however, there are more requirements to receive such a passport.
For more information regarding Dutch passports, view the link featured below.
Link: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/passport-id-card/application-process-time
Tree Removal (Tree-felling/pruning)
To remove a tree on your property, you will often need to acquire an environmental and planning permit. The Breda municipality will also have a say in the tree’s removal process. To check if the removal of the given tree(s) requires these permits, visit the link below.
Link: https://omgevingswet.overheid.nl/checken/nieuw/stap/1
There are four factors determining the approval of the permits…
1)The amount of trees you wish to remove (Cut, prune etc)
2)The height and/or diameter of said tree
3)If the tree is registered to have some historical or environmental importance
4)How much of the tree you wish to prune (only for the pruning process)
Business Licsense
More often than not, to run a business in the Netherlands, you do not need to have ab business license, nevertheless to apply for a business license there are, Requirements:
-Proof of business (your KVK number)
-A business plan and feasibility study
-Proof of dutch tax registration (If applicable to your business)
-Proof of Social Security Agency registration (If applicable to your business)
​To register for a business license in Breda follow the link below.
​Link: https://www.kvk.nl/en/registration/new-business/
​To check if your business requires a business license, I would recommend specific research with the source below.
Link:https://companyformationnetherlands.com/business-license-netherlands/