Registration Procedures
Moving to The Hague requires registration in the GBA. Depending on who you are, specific rules apply. Dutch law stipulates that all new residents need to register within five days if they know that they will reside in the Net ...
Last modified: 8 February 2012 - Overview
The City of The Hague cordially invites you and your family to our 'Welcome to The Hague' programme held six times a year in The Hague International Centre. The next morning will be organised on Monday, 13 February 2012.
Last modified: 13 January 2012
An impression of the 'Welcome to The Hague' programme for newly-arrived residents.
Last modified: 4 January 2011
The Burgerservicenummer (BSN) is a unique personal number issued to everyone registered in the 'Gemeentelijke Basisadministratie persoonsgegevens' (GBA), or the Personal Records Database of the municipality. The BSN was forme ...
Last modified: 10 February 2012
Starting a new job? Your new employer might ask for a Certificate of Good Behaviour. This is also called a Certificate of Good Conduct or a ‘Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag’ (VOG).
Last modified: 10 May 2012 - Product
Certain transactions require certified documents. You can obtain these from the municipality.
Last modified: 14 May 2012 - Product
If you live or work in the Netherlands and you have children, you are entitled to receive Dutch child benefits (kinderbijslag). Child benefits are paid after the end of each quarter for children up to age 18.
Last modified: 1 October 2010 - Overview
The GBA can furnish residents with an extract (uittreksel) from its records database. The extract is an official document and serves as legal proof of residence, family relations etc.
Last modified: 6 January 2011 - Overview
GBA stands for the Gemeentelijke Basisadministratie persoonsgegevens (GBA), or the Municipal Personal Records Database. Here you find information explaining the GBA: What it is, What to bring and Extract (uittreksel).
Last modified: 15 February 2012 - Overview
To obtain a short-stay visa for the Netherlands, visitors to the country sometimes need a so-called guarantor’s declaration (letter of invitation), or proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation.
Last modified: 13 January 2011
Here you find important information about municipal offices, including the Immigration Office, a compulsory step for every foreigner wanting to relocate to The Hague from abroad.
Last modified: 8 February 2012 - Overview