NETHERLANDS · NON-EU ROUTE

Moving to the Netherlands as a non-EU citizen

Separate your MVV or residence-permit route from municipal registration, BSN and healthcare after arrival.

The Netherlands has different residence routes for work, study, family and other purposes. This is orientation, not an eligibility decision; IND and your sponsor control the application.

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Residence permission and BRP are different

A residence permit or MVV answers whether you may enter or stay for a purpose. BRP registration records where you live. Complete both where your route requires them.

Prepare documents early

Foreign civil-status documents may need legalisation and translation. Ask the IND, sponsor and municipality exactly which versions they accept for your route.

Preguntas frecuentes

Do all non-EU citizens need an MVV?

Not all. The requirement depends on nationality and residence purpose. Check the official IND and Government.nl route for your case.

Can I register in the BRP before my residence permit?

Do not assume it. Follow the entry and residence instructions for your route and ask the municipality which documents it needs.

When will I receive a BSN?

If you register as a resident in the BRP and do not already have one, the municipality normally issues a BSN.

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Fuentes revisadas el 23 de septiembre de 2026

Los requisitos pueden variar según la nacionalidad, el trabajo o los estudios y la ciudad. Confirma cada paso con la autoridad oficial antes de actuar.