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Address registration for temporary workers: what to check

Countries & rulesWritten by the Workbeds team · Updated · 3 min read

Short answer

It depends on the country and the length of the stay. In Germany, people moving into a flat must register within two weeks, but someone who is not registered anywhere in Germany only has to once the stay passes three months. In the Netherlands, stays up to four months go in the non-residents register (RNI); longer stays in the municipal register. Settle with the provider who does what.

Why it matters for a crew

Registration can be needed for tax numbers, bank accounts and health insurance, and some countries fine missing registrations. For the company, the question is simple: does the accommodation allow registration at its address, and who handles it?

Germany

  • Moving into a flat: register with the local registration office (Bürgeramt) within two weeks (Federal Registration Act, BMG).
  • No other address in Germany: registration only becomes necessary when the stay exceeds three months.
  • Already registered elsewhere in Germany: stays up to six months do not need a new registration.
  • Hotels and similar accommodation keep a registration form for foreign guests.
  • The landlord confirms the move-in in writing (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung); ask the provider to supply it.

The Netherlands

  • Stays up to four months: register in the RNI (non-residents records) to receive a citizen service number (BSN).
  • Stays longer than four months: register at the municipality where the worker lives (BRP).
  • Ask whether the address may be used for registration; not every short-stay location allows it.

Other countries

Most EU countries have some form of registration for longer stays, with different deadlines. Ask the provider two questions: can the workers register at this address, and does the provider register guests itself? Then check the deadline with the local authority.

Rules change. This guide was checked on 23 Sep 2026; confirm the current rules with the local authority before you rely on them.

Questions people also ask

Who is responsible for registering: the worker, the employer or the provider?

Usually the worker, with a confirmation from the provider. Employers often organise it for the whole crew.

Does a stay in a hotel need registration?

Short hotel stays are handled by the hotel’s own guest registration. For stays of months, check the local rule.

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