Did you know?
If you plan to stay in the Netherlands for more than 4 months, don’t forget to register yourself with the municipality! You must do this within 5 days of arrival. But don’t worry, it’s very easy! Make an appointment with the municipality, and they will ensure that you receive a Citizen Service Number (BSN) and get registered in the Personal Records Database.
The BSN is your personal key to a lot of important things here in the Netherlands. It is necessary to use for applications such as health insurance, employment, housing allowance, and tax matters. Without a BSN, it is not allowed to work in the Netherlands. So make sure you don’t forget this and take care of it as soon as possible!
Would you like more information about registering with the municipality? Take a look at: www.rijksoverheid.nl
