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How long does it take to receive BSN number?
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.
How can I get my BSN number fast?
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.
How long does it take to register in the Netherlands?
If you have EU citizenship or a valid residence permit and all necessary documents then you will usually be registered within five working days.
Can you work without a BSN number?
You must have a Citizen Service Number (BSN) You are not allowed to work in the Netherlands if you do not have a Citizen Service Number (BSN). You will receive a Citizen Service Number when you register in the Register of Non-Residents (RNI). You can arrange to do this at municipal offices that have an RNI desk.
How long can EU citizen stay in Netherlands?
As an EU citizen, how can I stay in the Netherlands for longer than three months? As a national of an EU country, you can stay in the Netherlands for as long as you wish. You do not require a residence permit, nor do you need to report to the IND.
How do I get a citizen service number (BSN) in Rotterdam?
If you are a resident in Rotterdam, you can register for a Citizen Service Number (BSN) at the municipality with a valid passport or, if you are an EU citizen, a valid national identification document. For non-EU citizens, a BSN can only be issued after your residence permit has been approved by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
What is a BSN number in the Netherlands?
Citizen service number Everyone living in the Netherlands must have a citizen service number, often referred to as a BSN (burgerservicenummer). Anyone born in the Netherlands will receive one automatically, but international newcomers need to apply for a BSN as soon as they arrive. Who needs a BSN number?
What is the BSN (Burgerservicenummer)?
The BSN (burgerservicenummer) social services number (or what was called the Sofi or Social-Fiscal number) is the first bureaucratic issue that expats in the Netherlands have to deal with. What is the BSN / Sofi number? A BSN (burgerservicenummer) is the citizen service number, a unique registration number for everyone who lives in the Netherlands.
How do I apply for a Burgerservicenummer in the Netherlands?
Applying for a Burgerservicenummer You can apply for a BSN in the Netherlands through the following ways: If you live in the Netherlands for longer than four months, apply for a Dutch BSN by registering with the BRP at your municipality. You can find details for all 388 local municipalities in the Netherlands here.