Registering residence for longer stays in the Netherlands (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: A person expected to stay at least two-thirds of the time over half a year must register with the municipality in person, no later than the fifth day of the stay. Departure for a year or more must be notified before leaving.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Duty to registerMoving for a longer stay | Required for longer stays [1] |
| DeadlineMoving for a longer stay | No later than the fifth day after the start of the stay. [1] |
| Where to registerMoving for a longer stay | The municipality of the home address, in person. [1] |
| Document for EU citizensMoving for a longer stay | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Deregistration on leavingMoving for a longer stay | A resident expected to be abroad at least two-thirds of the time for one year must give notice before departure; the notice period starts on the fifth day before departure. [1] |
Notes
- The duty applies to a person expected to stay in the Netherlands at least two-thirds of the time over half a year.
Sources
- Overheid.nl (wetten.overheid.nl): Wet basisregistratie personen (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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