How to get BSN Number from INDIA

Member since 02 January 2019

vdhiman23Member02 January 2019 11:52:24

Hi Guys,

I suppose to join my new employer in Netherlands, My employer asked me to provide BSN number. Can you tell me the process of getting BSN number from INDIA.

Thanks,

Cynic UK/Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK/Netherlands Expert02 January 2019 12:03:44

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

You can't get a BSN number from anywhere abroad. The BSN number is allocated to you personally when you register with the local council for where you live in the Netherlands; you have to do this within 5 days of arriving in the country.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
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vdhiman23 Member

Member since 02 January 2019

vdhiman23Member02 January 2019 12:11:23

Hi, Thanks for reply.

So currently, If I am not in Netherlands, I wont be able to get BSN. right?

What maximum I can do to book the advance appointment in town hall. Actually, my employer was asking for BSN number and I think I will not get it, until i do not present physically in Netherlands.

Thanks,

Cynic UK/Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK/Netherlands Expert02 January 2019 13:24:34

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vdhiman23 wrote:
Hi, Thanks for reply.

So currently, If I am not in Netherlands, I wont be able to get BSN. right?

Correct.

vdhiman23 wrote:
What maximum I can do to book the advance appointment in town hall. Actually, my employer was asking for BSN number and I think I will not get it, until i do not present physically in Netherlands.

Book it on arrival and you have an address to register from.

I'm surprised that any employer is offering people work without first having checked they have gone through MVV and have the sticker in their passport. This could be a scam.

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aneesh Belgium Expert

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aneeshBelgium Expert02 January 2019 14:07:34

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Right now you have a NL visa stamped on your passport I assume (which you may have applied and got based on your job contract). As cynic mentioned, once you arrive here and have an address, you register to the local gemeente (townhall) to get your BSN and residence permit. Employers know that the employee can get a BSN only when he/she physically arrives here and makes registration with the gemeente.