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BRP registration in the Netherlands

What to prepare when registering as a resident with the Dutch Personal Records Database (BRP).

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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Primeros pasos

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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.

Preguntas frecuentes

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.

Fuentes oficiales

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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.