Practice question BRP (Basisregistratie Personen)
Are you coming to live in the Netherlands for more than 4 months? Then, as a rule, you must register with the municipality within 5 days of arrival.
In Dutch: Kom je langer dan 4 maanden in Nederland wonen? Dan moet je je in de regel binnen 5 dagen na aankomst inschrijven bij de gemeente.
Choices
- True (Waar)Correct answer
- False (Niet waar)
Explanation
Correct answer: True
This is an obligation, not a choice. If you come to live in the Netherlands for longer than 4 months, you must, as a rule, register in the BRP at the gemeente within 5 days of arrival. So you do not wait until those 4 months are over. After you register you get a BSN. You need that number for contact with the government, for example for healthcare and tax.
Why the other choices are wrong
- False: You may think you can wait or choose. If you stay longer than 4 months, you must register within 5 days of arriving.
Free. No account needed.
More practice questions: Municipal personal records (BRP)
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