Enschede: BSN registration days

❗Make sure to book your appointment as soon as possible, as there are limited spots available. Click here to book your appointment. 

Please use your browser’s translation tool, as the website is only available in Dutch, German and French.

Guide on how to make an appointment: 
Step 1 is already filled out, so you can immediately go to step 2 and ignore the information in the first step. Under step 2, you can pick a date and time. Go to step 3, where you fill out your contact details. Go to step 4 to confirm your appointment. You will receive an e-mail with a QR code and further details about your appointment after completing the steps above.

The BSN-registration days for students residing in Enschede will take place on:

📅 Thursday 28 August, 08:30 - 17:00

📅 Friday 29 August, 08:30 - 17:00

📅 Thursday 4 September, 08:30 - 17:00

📅 Friday 5 September, 08:30 - 17:00

📅 Thursday 11 September, 08:30 - 17:00

You have to schedule an appointment at your own at the city hall if you will not be residing in Deventer or Enschede.

Location:

📍 City hall Enschede, Hengelosestraat 51, Enschede

Important Information:

• A date and timeslot will be reserved for you, this cannot be changed
• Make sure to be on time! At least 5 minutes before your appointment
• You are allowed to leave class for the BSN-registration; it will take approximately 15 minutes at the city hall
• If you have to cancel last-minute, please inform the International Office via e-mail
• You will receive an official invitation via email mid September.
• If you have been living in the Netherlands already, you should already have your BSN. A BSN will be given to you once and you do not have to register again.
• If you do not live in Enschede, you do not need to attend. Please inform us via e-mail so we can cancel your appointment. You should register at the city hall of the city where you reside. If you need assistance with scheduling an appointment, please contact the International Office at [email protected]
• A birth certificate is not required.

📝 Please bring the following documents:

• Your passport/ID card
• A color copy of your passport/ID card
• A fully completed and signed registration form, printed out – see the attachement of your invitation e-mail, or visit the International Office front desk at Service Point during our opening hours. 
• A signed copy of your rental agreement
  • If you take out Saxion housing, the rental agreement will be sent to you before the BSN registration days
  • If you will live with a family member, please contact the city hall Enschede to check what documents are required

Ensure all documents are printed single-sided.

Why should you attend?

• It is mandatory to register at the BRP if you stay in the Netherlands for more than 4 months.
• You need a BSN if you want to:
  • Open a bank account
  • Take out health insurance
  • Get a job or internship
  • Get your DigiD