Registration from abroad for international students
Welcome to Den Bosch! This page provides information on how international students can register in the Dutch Population Register (Dutch: basisregistratie personen, BRP).
How to register
You must (pre)register within 5 days of your arrival in the Netherlands. For registration, please follow these two steps:
- Preregister using the button below. Your identity will be verified by comparing your passport with a selfie.*
- After completing your preregistration, use the information sent to your email to make an in-person appointment.
After your in-person appointment, we will send your Citizen Service Number (Burgerservicenummer, BSN) by mail.
*If you prefer not to preregister online, you can schedule a regular appointment through the digital form (available in Dutch) or by calling us at +31 73 615 51 55. Please note that regular appointments take longer to process than those following preregistration.
DigiD
After completing your registration, we advise you to request a Dutch DigiD (Digital Identity). A DigiD allows you to verify your identity when conducting online interactions with government bodies, educational institutions, or healthcare organizations. For more information on applying for a DigiD, please visit www.digid.nl/en.
Deregistration
Please note that you will not be automatically deregistered upon leaving the Netherlands. To deregister, use the form below (a DigiD is required) or schedule an appointment. You can do this up to 1 week before your departure.
Further information
For more information, contact the municipality of ’s-Hertogenbosch by telephone or WhatsApp +31 73 615 51 55 or send an e-mail using the digital contact form (in English).