How do I register?
If you are going to live and study in
the Netherlands for more than 4 months, you need to register in the
Personal Records Database (BRP) of the municipality. It is not a
problem if you cannot register within the first five days after
your arrival, but we do advise you to do this as soon as possible.
You need to register with the BRP in order to obtain a Citizen
Service number (Burgerservicenummer or BSN). You need this number
to apply for different services in the Netherlands, for example for
opening a Dutch bank account, arranging Dutch health insurance or
for getting a DigiD. You will receive your BSN immediately at the
office. If you leave the Netherlands again, you must
deregister.
You should make an appointment with the municipality via their
website. Please visit the website of your municipality for more
information how to register (for Groningen or Leeuwarden).