Do you have a question about the laws or regulations in the Netherlands?
Ask your question on WhatsApp: +31 (0)6 5500 1400
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Please note: There are known scam organisations using this number to try and steal personal data from resident in the Netherlands – this is called phishing. Central Government do not call from this number. So please do not answer, or hang up immediately. It may be a scam.
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Informatie Rijsoverheid, the Public Information Service in the Netherlands is open Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 20.00.
You won’t get an answer outside these hours.
A lot of people have been contacting the Public Information Service. Due to the high number of requests we may not be able to answer your question straight away.
Please note:
You will only receive a message from the Public Information Service if you contacted them. They will never contact you first.
Did you receive a WhatsApp message from Central Government without contacting them first? Do not reply. It may be a scam.
Never give out your burgerservicenummer – BSN (citizen service number) or other personal data on WhatsApp
There is no need to share this information.
Public Information Service staff cannot look up specific people in government databases.
You will not receive an answer if you ask your question in a group chat.
This WhatsApp number is not meant for questions from the press. Are you a journalist? Read the press information.