Table of Contents
- 1 Can I get a BSN number without an address?
- 2 Can you work in the Netherlands without an address?
- 3 What is BSN in Netherlands?
- 4 How long does it take to get a BSN number in Amsterdam?
- 5 How to register for a short-term stay in the Netherlands?
- 6 Do I need to register if I want to live in the Netherlands?
Can I get a BSN number without an address?
How do I find out my Citizen Service Number (BSN)? As a non-resident you will be issued with a BSN made up of nine digits after you have been registered in the Municipal Personal Records Database. You can then request an extract from the Municipal Personal Records Database.
How do you get a BSN as a student in the Netherlands?
You automatically receive a BSN number when you register at a Dutch municipality (a gemeente). Basically, all you need to do is head on over to your city hall and ask to register. You should do this within 5 days of your arrival if you are planning on staying for more than 4 months, which most students are.
Can you work in the Netherlands without an address?
No Dutch residence permit You do not need a residence permit for the Netherlands. But maybe your employer must apply for a work permit (tewerkstellingsvergunning of TWV) for you.
How long does it take to get BSN Netherlands?
Highly skilled migrants (who made their appointment through the Expat Centre) will receive their BSN immediately after completing their appointment. New arrivals who do not have ‘highly skilled migrant’ status will receive their BSN after about 10 days.
What is BSN in Netherlands?
The citizen service number (BSN) is a unique personal number allocated to everyone registered in the Personal Records Database (BRP). Everyone who registers with the BRP is automatically given a BSN.
Can I live in Netherlands without registration?
Penalties for not registering If you move to the Netherlands and plan on staying longer than four months, you are legally required to register your address. If you fail to do so, you risk being fined €325.
How long does it take to get a BSN number in Amsterdam?
Registering for the first time You must be in the Netherlands legally. You must have a residential address in Amsterdam where you can register. During the appointment you will be registered immediately and you will receive a confirmation letter. Your BSN will be sent by post within 3 weeks.
How to get a BSN in the Netherlands?
In order to get a BSN, you need to register in the Register of Non-Residents (RNI). This brochure explains the registration procedure. These brochures explain the registration procedure for people coming to the Netherlands for a few months, for instance for work
How to register for a short-term stay in the Netherlands?
Registration for a short-term stay in the Netherlands If you come to the Netherlands for a few months, for instance for work or studies, you need a Dutch social security number (burgerservicenummer, BSN). In order to get a BSN, you need to register in the Register of Non-Residents (RNI). This brochure explains the registration procedure.
What does it mean to be a non-resident in the Netherlands?
If you stay in the Netherlands for less than 4 months, you will be referred to as a ‘non-resident’. As a non-resident, you will have dealings with the Dutch government, but you do not reside in the Netherlands permanently. You must register as a non-resident with a municipality that has a special registration facility.
Do I need to register if I want to live in the Netherlands?
If you will be living in the Netherlands for less than four months, registering is optional. You only need to register if you want a BSN. Anyone who wants to register with the municipal authorities must first schedule an appointment. Registration will take place at the City Office in Zuidoost.