Your first weeks in the Netherlands

123 in NL › After arrival · Last checked: 24 October 2026

Register and get your BSN

Staying longer than four months? Register in the BRP at your town hall within 5 days of arrival.

Your citizen service number comes with registration. You need it for work, a bank, healthcare and taxes.

Your login for the tax office, the municipality and healthcare. Apply online – the code arrives by post.

Moving within the Netherlands? Report your new address to the municipality within 5 days.

Bring your passport, residence permit and BSN. Most salaries and rents are paid by bank transfer.

Prepaid works from day one. A monthly contract usually needs a BSN and a Dutch bank account.

A non-EU licence is valid for 185 days after registration. Some licences can be exchanged.

A car needs registration with the RDW, road tax and at least third-party insurance.

Need a residence permit?Work, family, study or business – Yari Immigration Services handles every route. First 30 minutes free.

General information, not legal advice. Rules and amounts change – always check the official source before you decide.