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Registration non-resident (RNI)

Are you coming to the Netherlands for work or study for less than 4 months? And do you need a citizen service number (BSN)? Register as a non-resident. You will receive your BSN immediately. 

Register in 3 steps

Follow these 3 steps to register:

1. Fill in the online form  

Fill in the form below. You will receive a QR code after you have completed this form. Bring this code to your appointment at the counter.  

Gehighlighte tekst:  Non-resident Registration Formexterne-link-icoon

2. Collect documents

You will need a few documents for your appointment at the counter:

  • Valid passport or ID card
  • QR code that you have received 
Child under 16?

Is your child under 16? Go with your child to the appointment. Bring your child's original birth certificate. The certificate must be in Dutch, English, French or German. Is the certificate in another language? Have the certificate translated. You must also have the document legalizedexterne-link-icoon if you are from outside the European Union. 

3. Make an appointment

Have you collected the documents? Make an appointment at the counter. 

Costs

Your registration is free of charge. 

Report a change of address

Do you live abroad or are you moving abroad? Let us know.

How it works

  1. Fill in the modification form. You can do this digitally.
  1. Save the file. Did you print the form? Then take a photo or scan of the form.
  2. Send the file and a copy of your passport via our contact formexterne-link-icoon. Mention 'RNI' in the subject line.