Procedures EU/EEA Citizens

Published: 06 January 2011 Modified: 10 February 2012

If you are a citizen of the European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area) or Switzerland, you need to register in the GBA of The Hague.

To register in the GBA you need to call for an appointment at the Immigration Office on telephone 14 070 (from abroad: +31 70 353 30 00) from Monday to Friday between 8.00 and 20.00 hours. You can only make an appointment if your place of residence is in the Municipality of The Hague. If you live in one of the surrounding towns, for example Voorburg or Rijswijk, you need to contact your own municipality.

To read about the exact procedure, click on Registration procedures EU/EEA or Swiss citizens.

Click here for details on what you are expected to take to your appointment.

BSN

You will be registered in the GBA during your appointment. You will also receive a Burgerservicenummer (citizen service number) straight away along with the letter with your registration details.

IND

Once you are officially registered in the GBA, you will also have to register with the IND. For more information visit the website of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service or call 0900 - 123 45 61.