You need a personal number (BSN) to arrange personal matters in the Netherlands

If you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), you have a personal number. You need this number in the Netherlands to arrange personal matters. This is called a Dutch citizen service number (BSN).

For this you can use your BSN

You need your personal

Dutch citizen service number (BSN)

to arrange things in the Netherlands or with the Dutch government. For example, you need the number to open a Dutch bank account, apply for benefits or to work in the Netherlands.