I will stay longer than four months
If your stay in the Netherlands exceeds four months, you are required to make an appointment with the municipality of Nijmegen after your arrival. A valid passport or ID and a copy of your room contract are required for this registration. During the appointment you will receive your Citizen Service Number (BSN). This is a personal number that government agencies and other official bodies use in their communications with citizens. You will receive a letter of confirmation, which also states your Citizen Service Number. We strongly recommend to keep this letter with your BSN in a safe place.
Information for students from Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten and Caribisch Nederland
How to schedule an appointment with the municipality of Nijmegen
Please note that making an appointment only works on a PC or laptop.
Use the municipality’s online tool to schedule an appointment between 18 August til 19 September 2025. The location will be announced later.
Make sure to fill out the form ‘student first registration’ (available in step 2) whilst you are booking the appointment. If the municipality does not receive this filled out form before your appointment, this causes huge delays.
Documents you need to bring to the appointment:
- Valid ID (passport or in case of EU nationality an ID card);
- In case of non-EU nationality: Dutch residence permit or a print out in colour of the approval letter of your (MVV and) residence permit. In case of intra EU-mobility, the EU residence permit card and a print out in colour of the EU-mobility approval letter;
- A printed version of your rental or purchase contract of the room or house you are living in, signed by both parties.
If you cannot provide a rental or purchase contract, please bring:
- Written permission from the main inhabitant, dated and signed;
- Signed copy in colour of identity card or passport of the main inhabitant.
