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Registering with the municipality for a short stay in the Netherlands

Are you moving to the Netherlands? Are you going to live in the Netherlands for a period of no more than 4 months within a 6-month period? Then, when registering with the municipality you register as a non-resident. You will then be listed in the Non-residents Records Database (Register voor Niet-Ingezetenen – RNI). You can register at a municipality that has a desk for non-residents. This is called an RNI-loket. There are 19 municipalities in the Netherlands with an RNI-loket.

Do you want to register as a non-resident in the Netherlands? You can do this at one of the 19 municipalities that has an RNI-loket. You can make an appointment with them to register. You can choose which municipality you wish to visit.

Are you staying in the Netherlands for longer than 4 months within a 6-month period? In that case, you must register as a resident with the municipality.

Partner and children moving with you to the Netherlands

Are you bringing your partner and/or children with you to the Netherlands? Do you want to register them in the RNI as well? They must come with you to the appointment.

Obtaining your BSN after registering in the RNI

After registering in the RNI you will be given a citizen service number (Burgerservicenummer – BSN). You will need this in any dealings you have with the Government of the Netherlands, such as when managing your tax affairs.

This is how it works for you

Your (future) place of residence falls under:
Informatie:

Here is some information from your municipality.

Registration non-resident

Are you coming to the Netherlands for less than 4 months for work or study? Then you can register as a non-resident in the Basisregistratie Personen (BRP). After your registration you will receive a citizen service number (BSN). You can also inform us of a change of address.

Registration consists of 3 steps

1. Making an appointment

You can make an appointment online.

2. Fill out web form

After completing the form, you will receive a QR code. Take this with you to the counter.

RNI registration form

You may also complete the RNI registration form (pdf 110 kB), print it and take it with you.

3. Bring with you

  • Valid passport or ID card.
    QR code you received after completing the form (or the completed and printed form).

Extra in case of a person under 16 years old:

  • Original birth certificate, drawn up in Dutch, English, French or German. If the certificate is in another language, a translation is required. Legalization may also be required.
  • In addition to the minor, at least one parent must be present at the registration.

Your registration is free. You will pay the cost of translating or legalizing any official documents you may need to bring with you.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Groningen

Last updated on 22 September 2022