Working while studying
Discover the benefits of having a side-job alongside your studies in the Netherlands. Learn where to find part-time jobs and understand the specific restrictions for students in the Netherlands by watching the video below. Or check out the flyer Working while studying in the Netherlands of the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.
Dutch public health insurance
As soon as you have a (part-time) job, you are required to have Dutch public health insurance.
Do you work on a self-employed basis? Please contact the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB) and request an assessment of your so-called Wlz position. The SVB will decide whether you need to take out public health insurance or not.
Read more about health insurance
Social security number
If you have a job, your employer will need to know your so-called social security number, your BSN. Insurance companies may also ask for your BSN. When registering with your local council, you are automatically issued a BSN.