Two of the most practical KNM themes are housing and work. For housing, learn who you sign a rental contract with, what huurtoeslag is and where to apply for it (the Belastingdienst), that you must register with the new municipality when you move, how people separate waste, and that you first talk to noisy neighbours. For work and income, know what an employment contract and a payslip are, the minimum wage and holiday pay, who collects tax, what the UWV, the WW and bijstand are, and what DigiD and the BSN are used for. Discrimination at work is forbidden, and you report sick to your employer.
What you'll learn
- Renting: the contract, the landlord and rent benefit
- Moving, registering with the municipality and everyday housing rules
- Contracts, payslips, minimum wage and tax in the Netherlands
- UWV, WW, bijstand, DigiD and the BSN: the words and what each is for
A sample question from the bank
Vraag: Wat is huurtoeslag? Antwoord: Geld van de overheid voor mensen met een laag inkomen die huur betalen. (What is rent benefit?)
Vraag: Wat is het BSN? Antwoord: Het burgerservicenummer: uw persoonlijke nummer voor de overheid.
Frequently asked questions
What is DigiD?
Your digital login for government websites, for example for tax or your municipality.
Who do I call if my rented home has a problem?
You report it to the landlord in writing, and if nothing happens you can ask the rent committee or a tenants’ help team.