First application from abroad

And did you leave after 1 October 1994? Then look for more information at: Resettlement/re-registration from abroad .

Terms

You must file a declaration if you meet the following conditions:

• You will be staying in the Netherlands for at least 4 months in the coming six months.
• You live in Zoetermeer.
• You are legally resident in the Netherlands. In the following cases, there is a legal residence:
  • You have Dutch nationality.
  • You have the nationality of another country in the European Union.
  • You have a valid residence permit or an MVV sticker in your passport.
  • You may await the decision on your application for a residence permit in the Netherlands (you must prove this).
• Your identity must be verified. For this you will need a valid ID.

Declaration

• From the age of 18, you must file your own declaration.
• From the age of 16, you may file your own declaration.
  
• For children under the age of 16, the parent, caregiver or guardian must file a report.
• You must file your declaration in person within 5 days of (re)establishing yourself in the Netherlands.
• You make an appointment for this.
• All persons moving with you must come to the appointment.

Living together/living together?

If you are going to live with someone who is already registered at that address, you need that person's permission to be registered there. See also the information under 'Taking with you'.

Non-Resident Registration

Do you not meet the conditions? Then you can register in the Non-Residents Registration (RNI). Are you registered in the RNI and are you now coming to live in the Netherlands? Then you must also file a declaration.

Which organisations receive your data after registration in the BRP?

It varies per person which organisations receive a message about your (re)establishment. Usually it concerns:

• Water Board
• Tax Authorities (also the Motor Vehicle Tax Department)
• Social Insurance Bank (SVB)
• Donor registry
• DUO
• State Highway Administration (if there is a license plate in your name)
• Pension fund
• Departments within the municipality of Zoetermeer such as Taxes, Education, Healthcare and Income

Sometimes the municipality gives your data to third parties (for example, churches or social organizations.) Do you not want this? Then you can request this through Provision Limitation of Personal Data.

For an appointment, please call 14 079 .

Change or delete appointment?

Once you have made an appointment you will receive a confirmation e-mail. This e-mail also contains a link that allows you to change or delete your appointment.

Do you no longer have the e-mail? If so, call 14 079. A staff member can change or delete the appointment for you.

What you need to bring to the appointment:

• A valid identification document.
• Proof of deregistration if you are from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius or Sint Maarten.
• A travel document or other document proving your nationality.
• Are you going to live in or cohabit? Then you need written permission from the main resident (the person who is already registered at the address). You must also bring a (copy of) the identity document of the person giving permission.
• In some cases, a rental or purchase contract may be requested.
• Documents of life events from your time abroad, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, certificate of recognition, divorce certificate.

Documents that are not in English, French or German must be translated and legalised. Check the website of the Dutch government for more information about legalisation and apostille .

After you have submitted your tax return, you will receive a message by post within 4 weeks.

How do I apply for a residence permit?

When you come to the Netherlands as a foreigner, it is important that you have a residence permit. This permit is proof that you are here legally.

You apply for a residence permit via the Entry and Residence Procedure This is necessary if you want to stay in the Netherlands for more than 3 months.

A residence permit is usually valid for 5 years. After that, you can apply for an indefinite permit.

Do I have to integrate if I come to live in the Netherlands?

Yes. If you come from outside the EU to live in the Netherlands for a longer period of time, you must integrate.

This means:

• You must learn to speak Dutch.
• You must get to know Dutch society.
• To do this, you must take an integration exam or a Dutch state exam.
• As a clergyman (for example a rabbi, imam, minister, priest or religious teacher) you must also integrate.

For more information, please visit the website of the Dutch government | Integration .