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:

Municipality of Westland

Here is some information from your municipality.

Registering in the Personal Records Database (BRP) as a non-resident

Are you coming to the Netherlands, for example for work or study, and staying for less than 4 months? Then we call you a non-resident. All non-residents are listed in the Non-Residents Register (RNI). Registration as a non-resident can be done at an RNI desk (counter) at the Municipality of Westland or one of the other 18 RNI desks. You will then receive a Citizen Service Number (BSN).

If you come to the counter, please bring the following documents:

the QR code you received or the completed PDF questionnaire form "Request for RNI registration"
a valid passport or identity card

For your registration, we will need the following information from you:

name, date of birth, gender
nationality
address abroad
address where you live when you are in the Netherlands

After your registration, you will receive a Citizen Service Number (BSN) immediately.

To apply and make an appointment with the municipality, visit Inschrijven bij RNI loket | Gemeente Westland (Dutch), or send an email to RNI@gemeentewestland.nl. Include the following information:

Your Name
Your Date of Birth
Preferred Date for the Appointment
Number of Persons for Whom I Would Like to Make an Appointment
Your Telephone Number

Registration as a non-resident (RNI) is free of charge. A summary of your registration on paper is called an RNI excerpt. This excerpt is free of charge for your first registration. If you need another one later on, it will cost €11.75.

The municipality will enter you in the RNI during the appointment. You will immediately receive your Burgerservicenummer – BSN (citizen service number).

Do you have a question? Ask your question online or call the municipality: 14 0174.

Municipality website (Dutch)