Leiden International Centre
Living & Working in Leiden - Leiden International Centre is a non-profit organisation supporting international newcomers and their employers in the Leiden region.
We provide BSN registration appointments, organise free informative and social events and have a helpdesk for your questions.
What you need to know - Learn all about coming to and living in the Leiden region
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Contact our Helpdesk
Make a registration appointmentDo you have questions about relocating or living in the Leiden Region?
Contact our helpdesk via email
Or book a free videocall appointmentRegistration appointments have a service fee
All our other services are free
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Newcomer Guide
Download the 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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Daily Life
Daily lifeWhen 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!
Events
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Summer market Voorschoten
Summer market Voorschoten
Summer market Voorschoten Ibiza Style
Saturday 24 May
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Language Café Leiderdorp
Language Café Leiderdorp
You will learn to speak Dutch better in the Language Café. You talk to each other about...
weekly
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Kings Day 2025, Voorschoten
Kings Day 2025, Voorschoten
Mayor Nadine Stemerdink welcomes everyone to the celebrate King's Day 2025 in Voorschoten.
Saturday 26 April
News
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Interview with an International: Ayşegül
Ayşegül’s journey from Istanbul to Leiden is filled with love, language, and community. From learning Dutch through children’s songs to starting a podcast, her story is packed with inspiration and tips for newcomers making the Netherlands their home!
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Applying to University in the Netherlands
Does your child (or yourself) want to study in the Netherlands? Learn about application deadlines, tuition fees, and housing tips to start your university journey!
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Feeling Lonely? How About Volunteering?
We are all having our moments of feeling lonely. Moving home and settling in a new country can be stressful and comes with lots of challenges. Language barriers and cultural adjustments don’t make it sometime easy to make new friends.
Newsletters - Stay up to date with the latest news and events for internationals and their employers
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