Student Handbook - School of Business and Economics - Maastricht ...
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<strong>Student</strong> <strong>H<strong>and</strong>book</strong> • Practical Guide<br />
The ‘Hoeg Brögk’<br />
APPENDIX 1<br />
Official Institutions<br />
Practical Guide • <strong>Student</strong> <strong>H<strong>and</strong>book</strong><br />
The Netherl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>of</strong>ten appears to be a sea <strong>of</strong> red tape <strong>and</strong> bureaucracy. In order to make<br />
your way safely through this ocean <strong>of</strong> confusion, here are a few places <strong>and</strong> definitions<br />
that could prove useful.<br />
Aliens Police<br />
The Aliens Police deal with Immigration procedures <strong>and</strong> controls. Although they used<br />
to distribute residence permits <strong>and</strong> work permits, they are now primarily focused on<br />
immigration controls. The Aliens police are not involved in registration, or other licenses<br />
or permits. For registration with the city, you must go to the Gemeente <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
City Hall <strong>Maastricht</strong> at Mosae Forum 10<br />
6211 DW <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
For residence permit issues please check UM’s visa <strong>of</strong>fice via visa@maastrichtuniversity.nl<br />
ANWB<br />
ANWB is a nationwide organisation that <strong>of</strong>fers technical assistance to car drivers. If you<br />
plan to drive in The Netherl<strong>and</strong>s or own a Dutch car, you must buy a membership before<br />
receiving services. ANWB does NOT deal with licenses or driving permits for internationals.<br />
This is done by the Gemeente <strong>Maastricht</strong> (city hall <strong>Maastricht</strong>).<br />
Address ANWB:<br />
Wycker Brugstraat 24, <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
Belastingdienst<br />
The Dutch tax <strong>of</strong>fice distributes Burger Service Numbers, which are required to work <strong>and</strong><br />
paytaxes in the Netherl<strong>and</strong>s. Tax information can be found at the <strong>Maastricht</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice, but to<br />
get a BSN-number, all students must go to Heerlen to the central <strong>of</strong>fice Phone: 0800-0543<br />
Gemeente <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
City Hall <strong>of</strong> <strong>Maastricht</strong>. Gemeente <strong>Maastricht</strong> deals with a wide variety <strong>of</strong> legal <strong>and</strong><br />
bureaucratic issues. The most common for students are registration at the city <strong>and</strong> driver’s<br />
licenses. They do not issue residence permits!<br />
Address: Mosae Forum 10<br />
6211 DW <strong>Maastricht</strong> (at the market).<br />
Phone: +31 (0)43 – 350 40 00<br />
VVV<br />
The VVV provides tourist information <strong>and</strong> some travel advice. They will be able to help<br />
in finding your way around <strong>Maastricht</strong>, onto busses, to cultural events or with anything<br />
tourist-related.<br />
Address:<br />
Kleine staat 1 (Het Dinghuis) <strong>and</strong><br />
Wycker Brugstraat 24, <strong>Maastricht</strong><br />
www.vvvmaastricht.nl<br />
P80 P81
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