First application from abroad

Terms

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

• You will stay in the Netherlands for at least 4 months during the next six months.
• You live in Zoetermeer.
• You are residing lawfully in the Netherlands. There is lawful residence in the following cases:
  • You have the Dutch nationality.
  • You have the nationality of another European Union country.
  • You have a valid residence permit or an MVV sticker in your passport.
  • You may wait for the decision on your application for a residence permit in the Netherlands (you must prove this).
• Your identity must be established. 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 the declaration.
• Report in person, within 5 days of (re)settling in the Netherlands.
• You make an appointment for this.
• All persons moving with you must come with you to the appointment.

Moving in/cohabiting?

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'.

Registration Non-Residents

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

Which organizations will receive your information after registration in the BRP?

It varies from person to person which organizations will be notified of your (re)establishment. Usually, these are:

• Water Board
• Tax Department (including 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 Zoetermeer municipality such as Taxation, Education, Care 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.

To make an appointment, 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, St. Eustatius or St. Maarten.
• A travel document or other document proving your nationality.
• Are you moving in or cohabitating? Then you need written permission from the main resident (the person already registered at the address). You also need to bring a (copy) ID of the person giving permission.
• In some cases, a lease or purchase agreement may be requested.
• Documents of life events from your time abroad, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, acknowledgement certificate, divorce certificate.

Documents that are not in English, French or German must be translated and legalized. Visit the central government website for more information on legalization and apostille.

After your declaration, you will be notified by mail within 4 weeks.