Municipalities run the registration appointment. The five-day rule and document examples come from national guidance, but your municipality confirms the exact process.
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Erste Schritte
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Documents can vary
A valid passport or identity card is the starting point. Birth, marriage or other certificates may be requested; ask the municipality whether foreign documents need legalisation or translation.
BRP is your resident record
The BRP records residents and their addresses. It is not the same as a residence permit, tax-residence decision or health-insurance policy.
Häufige Fragen
How soon must I register in the BRP?
For a stay longer than four months, national guidance says to register in person within five days of arrival. Confirm the appointment process with your municipality.
Can my family register with me?
Partners and children who also move to the Netherlands generally register in person and bring valid identification.
What is the difference between BRP and RNI?
BRP is the resident record for people living in the Netherlands. RNI is the non-resident record used for people staying under four months or living abroad.
Offizielle Quellen
Zuerst lesen
- NetherlandsWorldwide: when to register with a municipalityNational BRP, five-day and BSN guidance
- Government.nl: Personal Records DatabaseOfficial BRP and RNI definitions
- IND: living in the NetherlandsResidence-permit holder checklist and document warning
- City of Amsterdam: moving from abroadCity example only; other municipalities differ
Die Regeln können je nach Staatsangehörigkeit, Arbeit oder Studium und Stadt abweichen. Prüfen Sie die Anforderungen vor dem nächsten Schritt bei der zuständigen Behörde.