Formalities
Welcome Center Food Valley Wageningen
Formalities
Part of the immigration process includes formalities from government agencies such as the IND and municipality. These are important steps in the process and thanks to our short lines and in-house desks, these formalities can be carried out smoothly.
At our in-house IND desk, biometric data can be taken and residence permits can be picked up.
In specific cases, a residence endorsement can also be issued.
At our municipal counter, expats can register and immediately receive their BSN, provided it has been requested in advance. This pre-registration is unique because of our special arrangements with the municipality.
After these formalities are completed, employees can complete payroll registration with their company, open a bank account, sign up for health insurance, register for cell phone subscriptions and complete all the other steps to settle in more quickly and smoothly.
This saves time and reduces frustration.
Formalities IND and municipality:
IND: Biometric data collection
IND: Residence endorsement received
IND: Pick up residence permit
Municipality: Register with municipality
Municipality: Directly receive a BSN (upon pre-registration)
Arranging formalities at the Welcome Center ?
Through the appointment form, these can be requested directly.
Prefer to discuss the situation and options first?
Frequently Asked Questions
Employers ask
What fees do you charge for picking up the residence permit from the IND at the Welcome Center?
The cost is 85 euros (rate 2024)
Pagina: In-house desks Link: Residence permits | IND
IND = 'Immigratie- en naturalisatiedienst' (Immigration and naturalization service)
What about the cost of formalities?
In many cases, the costs are reimbursed by the employer.
However, this is not standard. So consult with the employer about what will be reimbursed.
Page: Contact Page: Formalities
Expat questions
Can I come to you for registration with the municipality?
It is not possible to register only with us, for that we refer you to the Town Hall of the municipality where you will live.
You can register with the municipality only if you hold a lease in one of the member municipalities and only if the immigration procedure at the IND has been carried out by the Welcome Center.
Link: Municipality Wageningen, links to other municipalities in the Food Valley are at our useful websites
Can I make an appointment for the IND to take biometrics at the Welcome Center?
Through your employer, an appointment can be scheduled for you with the IND at the Welcome Center. They can use the form Application Formalities Welcome Center complete.
If this does not apply to your situation, we will refer you to an IND counter for having biometrics taken.
Formulier: Afspraakformulier Formaliteiten Pagina: In-house desks Link: Biometrics appointment: photo, signature and fingerprints | IND
IND = 'Immigratie- en naturalisatiedienst' (Immigration and naturalization service)
How can I apply for a BSN?
The Citizen Service Number (BSN) is provided after the knowledge migrant registers with the municipality in the Basic Registration of Persons (BRP).
At Welcome Center Food Valley, we can perform the pre-registration of knowledge migrants and researchers with the municipality of Wageningen as part of our complete counseling services. We request the Citizen Service Number from the Municipality of Wageningen two weeks before arrival.
We have our own in-house desk for the municipality of Wageningen, allowing you to handle several formalities at once with one appointment. The BSN is then given to the expat immediately upon registration.
Page: In-house desks Page: Useful websites Link : Citizen service number (BSN) | Personal data | Government.nl
Link: Personal Records Database (BRP) | Personal data | Government.nl
Link: What is a Citizen Service number (belastingdienst.nl)
BSN = 'burgerservicenummer' (Citizen Service number) BRP = 'Basisregistratie Personen' (Personal Records Database)
The 'burgerservicenummer' (BSN) (Citizen Service number) is your own personal number for contacting the government. For example, for healthcare or taxes. You get a BSN when you register in the Personal Records Database (BRP).
Can I make an appointment to pick up my residence card in Wageningen?
Through your employer, an appointment can be scheduled for you at the IND at the Welcome Center to pick up your residency card. They can fill out the Request for Formalities form for this purpose.
If this does not apply, please inform us ASAP so we can have your residency card sent to the IND in Den Bosch. Here you can pick up your pass at no cost.
As for picking up search year passes: you can do this without an appointment at the Welcome Center on Thursdays from 11.45 to 12.00 hours.
Outside this time it is not possible to pick up search-year passes. The IND will send you an invitation as soon as your pass is ready.
Form: Request for Formalities form Page: In-house balies Link: Make an appointment with the IND | IND Link: IND desks and locations | IND
IND = 'Immigratie- en naturalisatiedienst' (Immigration and naturalization service)
“Get support from people who are knowledgeable. In many cases, it is quite complex to comply with all the rules and regulations.
The WCFV has the necessary expertise. That way you avoid fines that are imposed if you don’t comply.”
– Anja van Holland, Management assistant
Wagenigen University & Research, Chair Group Microbiology
