The BSN pick-up weeks, which took place at the end of last year, were successful. From 11 November up to and including 4 December 2025, many residents collected their letter containing their Citizen Service Number (BSN). A total of 11,463 BSN letters were collected: on Bonaire, 8,500 people (31%) collected their BSN letter, and on St. Eustatius and Saba, 2,000 (59%) and 963 (45%) people respectively collected their BSN letter.
During the pick-up weeks, residents could collect their BSN letter from the Civil Affairs Office without an appointment. Residents who have not collected their BSN letter yet can always still collect it from the Civil Affairs Office after the pick-up weeks.
Everyone on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba now has a BSN
Since 11 November 2025, every resident of the Caribbean Netherlands has a BSN. This unique and personal number is an important first step that enables residents to make greater use of online government services. By obtaining a BSN now, it will also be possible to conduct more and more transactions with the government online in the future.
What is a BSN?
The BSN is a unique nine-digit personal identification number linked to the personal data of everyone registered in the population register of Bonaire, St. Eustatius or Saba. Those who register automatically receive a BSN. Residents who already have a BSN keep the same number.
Access to digital services
With their BSN, residents can apply for a DigiD and log in to websites of government bodies and organisations that are affiliated with DigiD. The use of digital services will continue to expand in the Caribbean Netherlands in the coming years.
Keep the BSN safe
The BSN is a personal number that is unique to each resident. It is important to keep your BSN safe and not share it with others.
More information about the BSN: https://english.rijksdienstcn.com/topics/b/bsn