BSN Registration Netherlands
The BSN, your Dutch citizen service number, is the key that unlocks everything else here: your salary, your health insurance, your bank account, even your phone contract. Until you have it, you are officially in limbo. Which is why it should be the very first thing handled after you arrive, and handled right the first time.
We prepare the appointment, verify that your birth certificates and apostilles will be accepted, and Johanna comes with you to the desk in person. If the clerk raises a question about a foreign document, you have someone beside you who has heard that question a hundred times and knows the answer.
Who this is for
- New arrivals who need a BSN before their first salary can be paid
- Families registering several members, including children, in one visit
- Expats whose foreign documents need apostilles or sworn translations
- Anyone who tried to book an appointment and hit a wall of waiting times
What is included
Document check before you fly
We review your birth certificates, marriage certificate and legalizations in advance, so nothing is rejected at the counter.
Appointment strategy
We know which municipalities and expat desks have the shortest waits and book the earliest realistic slot for your situation.
Personal accompaniment
We attend the appointment with you, translate where needed and resolve questions on the spot.
After the appointment
We track the confirmation, explain your registration extract and make sure your BSN reaches your employer and insurer correctly.
How it works
- 01
Document review
Send us scans of your civil documents and we tell you exactly what needs an apostille or translation.
- 02
Appointment booked
We schedule your registration at the best available desk for your address and timeline.
- 03
Registration day
We go together, complete the registration and leave with everything confirmed.
A BSN is issued through registration in the Personal Records Database, either as a resident or, for short stays, as a non-resident via an RNI desk. We advise which route fits your situation during intake.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I get a BSN after arriving?
With documents prepared in advance, often within days of arrival; the number is usually issued at or shortly after the appointment itself. The real delays come from missing apostilles and appointment backlogs, which is precisely what we eliminate.
Do I need a permanent address to get a BSN?
You need a registerable address, which can be a temporary one if the provider permits registration. If you do not have that yet, we look at the RNI route or arrange short-stay housing where registration is allowed.
Can my whole family be registered at once?
Yes, and it is worth doing. We book a family appointment, prepare every certificate in advance and make sure children are registered correctly, which matters later for school enrollment and healthcare.
Get your BSN without the runaround
Send us your arrival date and we will have the appointment, the paperwork and a seat beside you ready.
Thank you, your inquiry has been sent
Johanna will personally review your situation and reply within one business day, usually much sooner. For anything urgent, message us on WhatsApp.
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