Registration of Non-Residents
Will you be staying in the Netherlands for less than 4 months? For example for work or studies? Register with the Registration of Non-Residents (RNI) by booking an appointment. You can schedule an appointment up to 1 month in advance. You will receive a Citizen Service Number (burgerservicenummer or BSN).
What you need to know
- If you will be staying in the Netherlands for less than 4 months and have to deal with the Dutch government, you are a non-resident
- Register in Nijmegen or at one of the other RNI-counters in the Netherlands
- Registration is free, if you need an extract you have to pay
- As soon as you are registered you'll receive a Citizen Service Number. You'll need this number when you interact with the Dutch government, educational institutions, healthcare and taxes
What you should bring with you
- Your passport or identitycard
- Filled out form (rvig.nl)