Unique personal number
Arrange your affairs with official authorities anytime, anywhere online. To ensure that in the future you can also do business safely online with the government in the Caribbean Netherlands, you will get a BSN now. With a BSN, you can apply for the DigiD login tool. DigiD is used to show online who you are when you log in on websites of official authorities. Hence, with a BSN, you are already prepared for that future. The ID number that you currently have will remain in use for the next few years but will eventually be replaced by the BSN.
Use of BSN
Official authorities use the BSN in their own administration. Because it is a unique and personal number, official authorities can look up and register your details quickly and easily. At the same time, the BSN is your personal number that no one else has. Therefore, keep your BSN safe and do not share it with others.
Collection of BSN letter
In 2025, you can collect your BSN letter during the BSN collection weeks. You will be informed where and when this can be done later this year. You will receive the letter from the Public Entity Saba. Residents who already have a BSN will keep the same number and can also collect a letter.
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