{"id":416,"date":"2026-04-10T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu-people.com\/?p=416"},"modified":"2026-04-16T12:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:49:53","slug":"bsn-heres-why-you-really-need-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu-people.com\/en\/bsn-heres-why-you-really-need-one\/","title":{"rendered":"BSN: This is why you really need one"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"editor white margin-none\">\n        <div class=\"editor-wrap boxed\">\n            <div class=\"autop content\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a BSN and why do I need one?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">BSN (previously called \u2018SOFI number\u2019) is an abbreviation for \u201cburgerservicenummer\u201d, which literally translates to \u201ccitizen service number\u201d. It replaces the sofi number and tax number and acts as an all-round identification number for communication with the Dutch government. You need a BSN for a job in the Netherlands. With your BSN you can apply for a DigiD account, which allows you to apply for housing allowance,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eu-people.com\/en\/nl\/all-you-need-to-know-about-zorgtoeslag\/\">Healthcare allowance<\/a>extraterritorial tax credits and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"editor margin-none\">\n        <div class=\"editor-wrap boxed\">\n            <div class=\"autop content padding grey\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I get a BSN and how much does it cost?<\/h3>\n<p>You get your BSN for free when you register with a Dutch municipality. You must register within 5 days of arriving in the Netherlands. Registration can be intimidating \u2013 especially if you do not know the Dutch language and customs. That is why we help our new employees by making a BSN appointment for them. 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