Registering with the municipality for a short stay in the Netherlands
Are you moving to the Netherlands? Are you going to live in the Netherlands for a period of no more than 4 months within a 6-month period? Then, when registering with the municipality you register as a non-resident. You will then be listed in the Non-residents Records Database (Register voor Niet-Ingezetenen – RNI). You can register at a municipality that has a desk for non-residents. This is called an RNI-loket. There are 19 municipalities in the Netherlands with an RNI-loket.
Do you want to register as a non-resident in the Netherlands? You can do this at one of the 19 municipalities that has an RNI-loket. You can make an appointment with them to register. You can choose which municipality you wish to visit.
Are you staying in the Netherlands for longer than 4 months within a 6-month period? In that case, you must register as a resident with the municipality.
Partner and children moving with you to the Netherlands
Are you bringing your partner and/or children with you to the Netherlands? Do you want to register them in the RNI as well? They must come with you to the appointment.
Obtaining your BSN after registering in the RNI
After registering in the RNI you will be given a citizen service number (Burgerservicenummer – BSN). You will need this in any dealings you have with the Government of the Netherlands, such as when managing your tax affairs.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Registering in the Personal Records Database (BRP) as a non-resident
If you are staying in the Netherlands for at least four months in six months and are going to live in the municipality of Nieuwkoop, you must be registered in the Municipal Personal Records Database (BRP). You must personally report this to the municipality.
When you come to work and live in the Netherlands, you have a lot to deal with. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch government (Rijksoverheid).
The appointment to register in the Municipal Personal Records Database (BRP) must take place within five days of arrival. Your family members must also be present at the appointment in person.
Register for a short-term stay in the Netherlands
Even if you are staying in the Netherlands for less than four months, you can register with the selected municipality. You will then receive a citizen service number (BSN) that you can use to work or study or for other contact with a Dutch government. You will then enter the Register of Non-Residents (RNI). For this region you can contact the Municipality of Leiden, you can find more information on the website of the Municipality of Leiden.
To register in the Register voor Niet-Ingezetenen – RNI (Non-residents Records Database) you need:
- A valid identity card. This cannot be a driving licence.
- The Application form for entry in the Registratie Niet-ingezetenen – RNI (Non-residents Records Database) Fill in the form and take it with you to your appointment.
- In some cases you will need to have your certificate/deed legalised or translated. You can check whether this is the case for your country on the government website (Rijksoverheid.nl – external link). Enter the name of the country where your document was issued.
- Are you registering your child(ren) under the age of 16?
· They must attend the appointment in order to be entered in the RNI.
· You need to bring: an original birth certificate of your child(ren), and (if applicable) an extract or official copy of an Erkenningsakte (acknowledgement of parenthood certificate).
Registration in the RNI is free of charge. You must pay the costs of translating or legalising documents that you may need to take with you.
The municipality will enter you in the RNI during the appointment. You will immediately receive your Burgerservicenummer – BSN (citizen service number).
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Nieuwkoop
Visiting address
Teylersplein 1
2441LE Nieuwveen
| Monday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 8:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 8:30 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |