Relocation and settling

Resources

• Links and resources for expats

  Links to information that can be useful to expats living in The Hague or planning to relocate to and settle in the city or surrounding municipalities.

• The Hague International Centre

  The Hague International Centre is the point of contact for international staff of organisations and companies in The Hague, Delft, Leidschendam-Voorburg and Rijswijk.

BRP, BSN and DigiD

• Burgerservicenummer - citizen service number

  Everyone who is registered with the municipality receives his own personal citizen service number, the so-called burgerservicenummer (BSN).

• Burgerservicenummer for privileged persons

  Privileged persons in The Hague are not obliged to register with the municipality, but it is highly practical and advisable.

• DigiD - your online ID

  DigiD stands for 'Digital Identity'. DigiD allows you to arrange many of your affairs online on hundreds of Dutch government websites, including the website of the Municipality of The Hague.