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Public Transport (OV)

Set up OV-chipkaart, NS subscriptions, or OVpay contactless travel.

10 min
Time needed
Online
How
1 Day - 1 Week
Start to finish

Before the steps · 2 questions

How long are you staying?

Stays under four months follow a lighter route with fewer documents. Nothing is sent anywhere.

The 3 steps unlock once you answer.

What is OV?

OV (Openbaar Vervoer) is the Dutch public transport system. You can use it to travel on all trains, buses, trams, and metros in the Netherlands using a single system.

Compare your options

Feature	📱 OVpay (Debit/Mobile)	🔵 Anonymous Card	🟡 Personalized Card
Best For	Tourists & Day-trippers	Privacy & Sharing	Residents & Frequent Users
Card Cost	Free (€0)	~€7.50	~€7.50
Payment Method	Direct from bank account	Pre-paid credit (Top-up)	Monthly invoice or Auto-reload
Setup	None (Tap & Go)	Buy at machine + Load €20	Order online + Wait ~3 days
Discounts	No (Full Fare)	No (Full Fare)	Yes (Age discounts & Subscriptions)
Shareable?	No	Yes (Give to a friend)	No (Photo ID linked)
Refunds	N/A	No (If card is lost)	Yes (Balance protected)

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