New to the Netherlands

If you are new to the Netherlands, you will be given a BSN when you register here. You use your BSN to arrange important matters. This page explains how this works. Register to get a BSN When you register in the Netherlands, your details are entered in the BRP and you are given a citizen service number (BSN). You can then apply for a DigiD and arrange matters such as health insurance, work and taxes. Municipality or RNI desk? Where you need to register depends on how long you will stay in the Netherlands and where you live. Only people who have a valid right of residence can register as residents of the Netherlands.