New in The Hague: BRP Registration City Districts and Daily Life by the Sea
The Hague Guide
Arriving in The Hague, the Seat of Government by the Sea
The first few weeks
The Hague is the seat of parliament and government of the Netherlands and the capital of the province of South Holland; the country's capital, however, is Amsterdam. With the Binnenhof as its political centre and the districts of Scheveningen and Kijkduin right on the North Sea, it is the third-largest city in the country. The Hague is known as the seat of international organisations such as the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court and Europol. We plan our home removal to The Hague from Berlin.
As many newcomers arrive from abroad – for example to work for the international organisations – the Gemeente (municipality) provides its own guidance for expats. Within the EU, your household goods need no customs declaration. We take care of packing, transport and, on request, assembly; we give you the fixed price after a survey, and for your belongings we accept liability under the HGB. That way, your life in The Hague begins without stress.
Enquire About a Move to The Hague
Fixed price after a survey, liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Whether you are moving to Scheveningen, Segbroek or the Centrum – after a survey, we calculate your move at a fixed price. Call us on 01625978461 or request your quote online. For your belongings we accept liability under the HGB, and storage is available on request.
Quotes available individually based on workload, scheduling and the desired scope of services.
What We Handle – and What Is Up to You in The Hague
Transport from Berlin, paperwork on your side
We have no branch in the Netherlands; instead, we drive the lorry from Berlin-Moabit around 699 km to The Hague – about 11 hours including breaks, so with two drivers or an overnight stop. According to the Gemeente, no parking space can be reserved outside the door; the removal van parks free of charge during the move, provided the move is clearly recognisable. We plan this in with you. For your belongings we accept liability under the HGB (§ 451e: €620 per m³). BRP registration and health insurance are up to you; further destinations can be found under locations.
Packing Service
Storage
Removal lift
Furniture Transport
Six Steps After Moving In to The Hague
What comes up after the move to The Hague, in a sensible order – from BRP registration to bulky waste. The information comes from the Gemeente Den Haag; check appointments and documents in advance on denhaag.nl, especially if you are moving from abroad.
Book a BRP appointment
Everyone Attends in Person
Wait for your BSN
Moving Day Without a Reservation
Book Bulky Waste Collection
Get to Know Your District
Only a Few Items for The Hague? Shared Load
For smaller moves or individual pieces of furniture, a shared load to The Hague may be a good fit – ideal if you are only transporting a few cubic metres. When you enquire, we tell you whether a trip is currently planned; liability under the HGB applies here too.
What
Newcomers to The Hague Should Know
A move to The Hague comes with typical tasks: finding a flat, booking a BRP appointment, waiting for your BSN and taking out health insurance. If you come as a recognised researcher or highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant), book the appointment via The Hague International Centre. No parking restriction is needed on moving day – parking spaces cannot be reserved, and the van parks free of charge as long as the move is under way. We take care of packing, transport and assembly. Feel free to find out more about our home removal services.
Choosing a District
Planning moving day
Businesses and special cases
Frequently Asked Questions from Newcomers to The Hague
Eight City Districts – Where Newcomers Live in The Hague
The Hague is divided into eight city districts: Centrum, Escamp, Haagse Hout, Laak, Leidschenveen-Ypenburg, Loosduinen, Scheveningen and Segbroek. The city centre with the Binnenhof is about 6 km from the North Sea; Scheveningen and Kijkduin lie right by the sea. With around 113,000 inhabitants, Escamp is the largest district. Close to the centre lies the Haagse Bos, a park around two kilometres long west of Huis ten Bosch.
We deliberately do not quote specific rents here. Start searching early via portals and estate agents and check that you will receive proof of address for BRP registration.
Working and Living in The Hague
The Hague is the seat of numerous international organisations: the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court and Europol are based here, plus parliament, government, ministries and many embassies. Together with eight neighbouring municipalities, the city forms the Haaglanden regional association with around one million inhabitants.
Since 1831, The Hague has been a residence of the royal family. For leisure, there are the beach at Scheveningen, the Haagse Bos and museums such as the Museon or the public transport museum. Neighbouring cities such as Delft, Leiden and Rotterdam are close by; for students, it is worth looking at the universities in the region.
How Much Does a Move to The Hague Cost?
| 1 room | €344 |
| 2 rooms | €615 |
| 3 rooms | €905 |
| 4 rooms | €1,309 |
| House/villa | individual |
| Long-distance move | €3.85/km |
All prices are starting prices ("from"). For an exact quote, use our free survey.
What the price depends on
When moving, it is above all the volume and the distance (from €3.85/km) that determine the price. Floor and lift affect the staffing required, while a parking restriction zone takes care of the parking situation. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a shared load can be booked as options.
Services for the move to the Netherlands
Services for Your Move to the Netherlands
We offer you tailor-made solutions for every moving situation.
- House clearance (House clearance): We create space wherever needed.
- Home removal (Home removal): For a stress-free change of home.
- Company relocation (Company relocation): Professional service for your business.
- Move with assembly (Move with assembly): Complete service including assembly.
- Furniture transport (Furniture transport): Safe and fast.
- Shared load (Shared load): The affordable alternative.
From Berlin to the North Sea – and Back
We plan moves from Berlin-Moabit (Stromstraße 21), without branches in other cities. The Hague is around 699 km away via the A2 and A30, about 11 hours by lorry including breaks. More under long-distance moves and in the locations overview.
Registration in The Hague: BRP Registration and BSN
If you come from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, have never been registered in the Netherlands and are staying in The Hague for at least four months, according to the Gemeente Den Haag you must register in the population register (BRP). The page does not state a fixed deadline. However, registration can apply retroactively to the date you booked the appointment, even if the appointment itself is later.
Book the appointment on 14070 (from abroad +31 70 353 30 00) or online via denhaag.mijnafspraakmaken.nl. It takes place at the Publiekszaken counter in the Segbroek district office, Fahrenheitstraat 190. All family members who are registering must attend in person, including babies and older people. If you already have a BSN and are staying longer than four months, use the separate page for re-registration.
- valid ID (not a driving licence)
- proof of your residential address
- for a birth, marriage or divorce abroad: certificates (not compulsory but recommended, possibly with legalisation or translation)
If you come as a recognised researcher or highly skilled migrant (IND), book the appointment via The Hague International Centre. Registration is free of charge and is usually processed within four weeks. The municipality then sends a confirmation with your citizen service number (BSN). As of: October 2026.
For planning the journey, see the long-distance moving guide for The Hague.
Daily Life in The Hague: Districts, Parking the Removal Van and Bulky Waste
According to the Gemeente, The Hague is divided into eight city districts: Centrum, Escamp, Haagse Hout, Laak, Leidschenveen-Ypenburg, Loosduinen, Scheveningen and Segbroek.
On moving day: according to the Gemeente, you cannot reserve parking spaces for the removal van in advance. Parking the van during the move is free of charge; the move must be clearly recognisable to parking enforcement, and you pay during breaks. The visitor parking card of the people moving is helpful, if they have one. A removal lift needs no permit, but you inform the road authority of your district.
Bulky waste that does not fit into a container or bin bag and that you cannot take away yourself can be collected free of charge. You book the appointment via the municipality's waste calendar and choose the collection day yourself. Put the waste out before 7.45 am or after 10.00 pm the evening before – not by containers, not on private property, not against the façade. Items may be no more than 1.5 metres long and no wider or higher than 0.5 metres. Changes are possible until 11.59 pm the day before, by phone on 14070 (Mon to Fri, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm). From 5 October to 13 November 2026, the municipality also collects pruned wood and branches free of charge, bundled with string. Further background is provided by the The Hague guide.
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