Deventer: BSN registration day

As soon as you move to the Netherlands and plan to stay for more than 4 months, you are required to register at the city hall of the city you will be living in to obtain your Dutch citizen service number (BSN). Saxion organizes BSN-registration days for all international students living in Enschede and Deventer. 🏠

Please note, Saxion will schedule an appointment for you on one of the following dates, you cannot choose.

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

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

📅 Tuesday, September 17th, from 09:00 to 16:30

📅 Thursday, September 19th, from 09:00 to 16:30

📅 Tuesday, September 24^th, from 09:00 to 16:30

Location:

📍 City hall Deventer, Grote Kerkhof, 7411 KZ Deventer
If you cannot find it, please visit the reception or Service Point in Saxion for assistance.

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
📝 Please bring the following documents:
- Your passport/ID card
- A color copy of your passport/ID card
- 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 Deventer to check what documents are required
  - Ensure all documents are printed single-sided.
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 Deventer, 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 internationaloffice@saxion.nl
A birth certificate is not required.

Why 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