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. 

Do you not have the nationality of an EU or EFTA country? Then you can only register at the RNI offices Breda or Venlo.

Register

Follow these 3 steps to register:

1. Fill in the online form  

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

2. Bring to the counter

  • Valid passport or ID card (from an EU country from 1 January 2026).
  • QR code you received after booking your appointment.
    • The QR code you receive after the appointment confirmation is not sufficient.
Is your child under 16?
  • Go to the appointment together with your child.
  • Your child must have a valid passport or ID card.
  • 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 legalized if you are from outside the European Union. 

3. Make an appointment

Make an appointment to come by.

Change address or contact details

You can change the following:

Change temporary residence address or contact details

Go to the Dutch Government website (with DigiD)

Change address abroad

Go to the Dutch government website (with DigiD)

I don't have a DigiD. How can I change my details?

Send these documents via our contact form. Please state 'RNI' as the subject.

  • RNI modification form.
  • Copy passport or ID card.

Work in NL

Do you have questions about living and working in the Netherlands? On the Work in NL website, you will find all the information you need for a good start in the Netherlands.

Costs

Your registration is free of charge. 

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