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
Here is some information from your municipality.
Registering in the Personal Records Database (BRP) as a non-resident
- Bring your valid identity card and the registration form you filled out in advance (available in 15 languages).
- Minors up to 16 years of age: bring the child's original birth certificate and a valid form of identification showing the parents' details. A foreign birth certificate must meet the legalization requirements of the Ministry of Home Affairs. In some cases, you may need to have the birth certificate translated.
Make an appointment online or by phone. You cannot come by without an appointment.
In a group: make an appointment for each person separately.
Minors under the age of 16: at least 1 of the parents and the child will come to the appointment.
Registration in the RNI is free of charge.
The municipality will enter you in the RNI during the appointment. You will immediately receive your Burgerservicenummer – BSN (citizen service number).
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Utrecht
Visiting address
Stadsplateau 1
3521AZ Utrecht
| Monday | 8:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday | 8:00-20:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 8:00-20:00 |
| Friday | 8:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |