Renting in the Netherlands: documents and your rights

Which documents landlords in the Netherlands usually ask for, what to cover on your ID and payslips, and what they may not ask.

What landlords usually ask for

First: your name, contact details and an indication of your income
As a serious candidate: your last 3 payslips and an employer statement, or proof of enrolment and funds
When the contract is prepared: a copy of your ID, with your BSN and photo covered
Often: a signed guarantor statement, and a reference from your current landlord

Cover your BSN (citizen service number) and your passport photo. A landlord may only ask for an ID copy when the contract is being prepared.

Your BSN is on your payslips too: cover it.

Bank statements
A copy of your ID before the contract stage
Information about your health, religion or origin, or photos of you or your family

General information, not legal advice. Checked against the sources below in October 2026.

Upload your documents once, share a private link with each landlord and see when they open it.