Registration in the Register of Non-Residents

If you plan to stay in the Netherlands for less than 4 months, live abroad and you need a citizen service number (BSN) for dealing with the Dutch government, you can register as a non-resident. Arrange an appointment beforehand. A citizen service number is called a BSN number. Your personal details are recorded in the Register of Non-Residents (RNI).

Make an appointment

You will need the following

Register your child (child younger than 16 years)

If you need to register your child (younger than 16 years), also bring:

  • Valid proof of ID of the parent attending the registration.
  • An official document of the child stating you as the parent (for example the international birth certificate or an extract from the custody register).
    • This document must be written in Dutch, English, French or German. Or it has been translated into Dutch by a sworn interpreter / translator.
    • This document must comply (depending on the country of issue) with the legalization regulations.
    • This document must not be older than 3 years.

All the persons you wish to register must attend in person, including children.

Appointment for someone else

If you have made the appointment for someone else, give that person:

  • The confirmation email.
  • Name and date of birth you entered when you made the appointment.

If you don’t speak Dutch, English or German, please bring someone who can translate for you.

What you need to know

Proof of registration with BSN

Upon registration, you will receive proof of your registration together with your BSN number.

Changing your details in the Register of Non-Residents (RNI)

Do you want to change your address abroad? Or do you receive an error message when applying for a DigiD, because your details are incorrect? If so, submit the changes to the Register of Non-Residents (RNI).

More information

  • The central government provides further information on the Register of Non-Residents.
  • On the website WorkinNl you can find information about your rights and obligations, what you need to arrange and what agreements you have to make.