verblijfsplek

Verblijfsplek is a Dutch term that refers to the place where a person lives or stays for a certain period. It can be a private home, an apartment, a student dormitory, a nursing home, a shelter, or any other form of accommodation. The verblijf kan permanent or temporary, such as a temporary housing unit or a shelter for people without a fixed home.

In administrative and legal contexts, the verblijfsplek is the basis for determining jurisdiction, taxation, social security, and access to public services. In the Netherlands, the Basisregistratie Personen (BRP) records the official residence of residents, and changes of address must be reported to the municipality. For people without a fixed address, a designated verblijfsplek—such as a shelter or care facility—serves as their address for administrative purposes.

Examples illustrate the range of possibilities: a student living in a campus dormitory, a family renting a house, an asylum seeker housed in COA accommodation, or a person staying with relatives while awaiting permanent housing.

Notes: Verblijfsplek is not a legal status or nationality. It is a concept used to describe where someone lives or stays, which influences which municipality has responsibility for services and which administrative rules apply, including eligibility for certain benefits or healthcare. The exact terminology and implications can vary by context, but the core idea is the place of habitual residence or current stay.