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The Hague has separate first-registration pages for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and people arriving with a residence permit. Choose the correct page before booking and do not mix the document lists.
At a glance
- Stay
- First BRP registration is for a move to The Hague lasting four months or longer.
- Attendance
- Everyone who wants to register, including children, attends the appointment.
- Result
- Registration is free; the confirmation and BSN usually arrive after processing within four weeks.
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First steps
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The Hague separates EU and non-EU first registration
The city has a dedicated EU/EEA/Swiss page and a separate page for non-EU residents coming with a residence permit. Both routes are for a first BRP registration when the stay in The Hague will be four months or longer.
If you already have a BSN or lived in the Netherlands before, use the city’s resettlement or existing-BRP route instead of first registration.
Book with the correct city service
The Hague says the person registering must make the appointment and enter their details accurately. Recognised researchers, highly skilled migrants and people with privileged status can be directed to the International Centre The Hague.
Keep the appointment email and bring it with the original documents. A late or incomplete appointment can be cancelled or require rebooking.
Bring the household and foreign civil records
The city asks for valid identification, proof of occupancy and all family members who will register, including children. It also asks people born, married or divorced abroad to bring relevant civil-status records so the BRP can be completed accurately.
Some records need legalisation or an apostille. Check NetherlandsWorldwide or the city’s current instructions for the country that issued each document.
Four-week processing and BSN
The Hague says the registration is free and usually processed in the BRP within four weeks. The confirmation sent by post includes the registered information and citizen service number.
Use the BSN for the next steps, but remember that BRP registration is not itself an immigration permit or a health-insurance application.
Common questions
Which The Hague page should EU citizens use?
EU/EEA and Swiss citizens arriving for four months or longer should use the city’s dedicated first-BRP page. Non-EU residents with a permit use the separate non-EU page.
Does my family need to attend?
Yes. The Hague says all family members who want to register must attend, including babies and children.
Should I bring a birth or marriage certificate?
If the event occurred abroad, the city asks you to bring relevant civil-status records so the BRP can be completed. Check whether legalisation or an apostille is needed.
How soon will I receive my BSN?
The Hague says the registration is usually processed within four weeks and the confirmation includes the BSN. Keep the appointment and submission records until it arrives.
Official sources
Read this first
- The Hague: first BRP registration for EU/EEA/Swiss citizensEU/EEA/Swiss conditions, documents, family attendance, appointments, fees, processing and BSN
- The Hague: first BRP registration with a residence permitNon-EU route, permit condition, International Centre exceptions and current city instructions
Rules can vary by nationality, work or study status, and city. Confirm your route with the official authority before you act.