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Municipal registration and your BSN
People moving to the Netherlands generally receive a citizen service number (BSN) when they register with their municipality. The correct route depends mainly on whether the stay will exceed four months.
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How the process works
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Determine resident or non-resident status A planned stay longer than four months normally uses resident registration; shorter stays use the RNI route when a BSN is needed.
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Contact the responsible municipality Check its current appointment process and document list before travelling.
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Prepare original documents Identity, proof of address and civil-status documents may be requested; legalisation or translation can apply.
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Register and protect your BSN Check the registration details and treat the personal number as sensitive information.
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Providers serving Netherlands
Relocation consultancy advertising BSN document checks, appointment support and accompaniment.
Translations and legalisationCivil and local registrationResidence permitsRelocation and settlement
Netherlands relocation provider publishing guidance and assistance around municipal registration.
Translations and legalisationCivil and local registrationResidence permitsRelocation and settlement
Benelux mobility company advertising town-hall registration and settling-in services.
Translations and legalisationCompany registrationCivil and local registrationResidence permits
Relocation service advertising municipality registration and BSN support. Listed for Netherlands; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.
Translations and legalisationCivil and local registrationResidence permitsRelocation and settlement
Expat support provider listing BSN registration among its Netherlands packages. Listed for Netherlands; confirm current local coverage, eligibility, fees and service scope directly with the provider.
Translations and legalisationCivil and local registrationResidence permitsRelocation and settlement
International mobility provider publishing employee guidance for municipal registration and BSNs.
Translations and legalisationCivil and local registrationResidence permitsRelocation and settlement