Leiden International Centre

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We provide BSN registration appointments, organise free informative and social events and have a helpdesk for questions.

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Make a BSN Registration Appointment
Helpdesk for Internationals
Helpdesk for Internationals
Free Consultations for Employers
Free Consultations for Employers
Leiden's Ontzet
Leiden's Ontzet
Days of Art & Science
Days of Art & Science
About us
About us

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Ground floor of LEVEL building
Bargelaan 190, 2333 CW

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Newcomer Guide

The Newcomer Guide provides you with a good start in the Leiden region. It contains useful information on daily life issues like getting around, how to find a house or a job, joining a sports club, and where to find a good doctor or dentist. It also contains a full list of Leiden International Centre's partners; they offer services specific to internationals.
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Newcomer Guide
Daily Life

When do the school holidays take place? How can you find the right utility services for your home? What kind of taxes are there for internationals in the Netherlands? Find it here!
Daily life
Daily Life

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information

Support for employers

Do you have questions about procedures you have to deal with when working with international employees? Or are you an employer that wants to hire international talent, but do you not know where to start? Leiden International Centre is here to help you.

How we can help (potential) employers of internationals

Comedy Night: International
Comedy Night: International
Prepare for an evening full of English humor and diversity at our Comedy Night: International!
zaterdag 11 november
Lunapark
Lunapark
Together with your friends and family, enjoy a great carnival at various locations such as Stationsweg, Steenstraat,...
2 en 3 oktober
Dutch Life Sciences Conference 2023
Dutch Life Sciences Conference 2023
The conference encourages and promotes an open discussion of information, along with industry trends and developments.
donderdag 7 december

Empowering Your International Employees: Navigating Family Relocation to the Netherlands

September 25, 2023 | RSH
Empowering Your International Employees: Navigating Family Relocation to the Netherlands

In HR, recruitment, and relocation management, the successful integration of international employees extends beyond the individual. It also includes the well-being and comfort of their families during the relocation process.

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Municipality of Leiden Is Asking Companies’ Input for Upcoming Short-Stay Housing Policy

September 25, 2023 | Leiden International Centre
Municipality of Leiden Is Asking Companies’ Input for Upcoming Short-Stay Housing Policy

The Municipality of Leiden is working on a policy regarding short-stay housing, and they want to do it together with Leiden’s companies.

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Dismissal during the probationary period

September 25, 2023 | De Clercq Advocaten
Dismissal during the probationary period

The employer and employee may agree on a probationary period. It provides the employer the possibility to assess the employee’s suitability for the job, while giving the employee the opportunity to get to know the workplace.

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