Registering in the Netherlands from abroad
Are you from abroad and will you be staying in the Netherlands for more than 4 months? Make an appointment within 5 days of arrival in the Netherlands to register in the Key Register of Persons. Students will receive an e-mail via school with link to make an appointment.
We cannot help you without an appointment
The dates you see when you schedule your appointment online are the only dates available.
What to take to the Town Hall
You go to the Town Hall in person. Also take your partner and children (if any).
- Your passport or proof of ID.
- If applicable to you:
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce certificate
- Death certificate as proof that the marriage was dissolved by death.
- The children’s birth certificates.
- Documents showing specifically where you are living. This could be a rental agreement, proof of ownership or a statement from the main occupant of the property.
Were you born abroad?
Take a birth certificate with you. In some cases, it will need to be authenticated. You will find more information at the website of the Ministry of Justice (Opens in new tab).
Are you of foreign nationality?
Bring proof of lawful residence. This is not required if you are residents of the European Union.
Are you arriving from Aruba, Curaçao of Sint Maarten?
Bring a deregistration certificate with you.
Charges
Free of charge.
Things to arrange following changes in your life
Something is changing in your life. We call this a life event. These things may happen unexpectedly, or you may have planned for them. On the website of the central government (Opens in new tab), you will find information about what you need to know and what you need to arrange.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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We cannot help you without an appointment
The dates you see when you schedule your appointment online are the only dates available.
What to take to the Town Hall
You go to the Town Hall in person. Also take your partner and children (if any).
- Your passport or proof of ID.
- If applicable to you:
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce certificate
- Death certificate as proof that the marriage was dissolved by death.
- The children’s birth certificates.
- Documents showing specifically where you are living. This could be a rental agreement, proof of ownership or a statement from the main occupant of the property.
Were you born abroad?
Take a birth certificate with you. In some cases, it will need to be authenticated. You will find more information at the website of the Ministry of Justice (Opens in new tab).
Are you of foreign nationality?
Bring proof of lawful residence. This is not required if you are residents of the European Union.
Are you arriving from Aruba, Curaçao of Sint Maarten?
Bring a deregistration certificate with you.
Charges
Free of charge.
Things to arrange following changes in your life
Something is changing in your life. We call this a life event. These things may happen unexpectedly, or you may have planned for them. On the website of the central government (Opens in new tab), you will find information about what you need to know and what you need to arrange.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.