Registration as a resident

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For international students

Registration as a resident

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If you’re staying in the Netherlands for more than 4 months, you are legally required to register as a resident at the municipality where you live. This is called BRP-inschrijving.

Why is registration important?

You’ll receive your BSN (Burger Service Nummer) – needed for work, banking, insurance, and more.
It’s mandatory for most international students.
You must register before you can access many services. \

What do you need to register?

A permanent address (temporary housing like hotels or Airbnb is not accepted).
A rental contract.
Your passport.
Your Dutch residence permit or IND approval letter. \

How to register:

Make an appointment with the municipality of Eindhoven (or the city where you live). This is the link to make an appointment at the municipality of Eindhoven: Registration of foreign students | Gemeente Eindhoven
Bring all required documents to your appointment.
You’ll usually receive your BSN immediately. \

Important:

If you move to another city in the Netherlands, you must register again at your new municipality.
When you leave the Netherlands, don’t forget to deregister.
Visit the general housing page
Download the international housing toolkit

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