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.
Gehighlighte tekst: No passport or ID card from an EU country? Then, from 1 January 2026, you can only register at the RNI offices in Breda or Venlo.
Register
Follow these 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. Make an appointment
Make an appointment to come by.
3. Bring to the the counter
- A valid passport or ID card (from an EU country from 1 January 2026).
- The QR code you received after booking your appointment.
Is your child under 16? Read what you need to do and bring with you.
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 legalized if you are from outside the European Union.
Costs
Your registration is free of charge.
Change address or contact details
You can digitally change and view your temporary residence address in the Netherlands, contact details or address abroad.
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?
If you do not have DigiD, you can use the modification form to report your changes.
- Fill in the modification form. You can do this digitally.
- Save the file. Did you print the form? Then take a photo or scan of the form.
- Send the file and a copy of your passport via our contact form. Mention 'RNI' in the subject line.