Leiden International Centre
Support for international newcomers and companies in the Leiden region
"We aim to make international employment and life in Leiden and the greater region a successful experience."
What you need to know - Learn all about coming to and living in the Leiden region
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Visit Our Helpdesk
Visit Our Helpdesk
Make a registration appointmentGround floor of LEVEL building
Bargelaan 190, 2333 CWHave a look at our opening hours
Or send your questions via emailRegistration appointments have a service fee
All our other services are free![Helpdesk Leiden International Centre]()
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Expat Essentials booklet
Expat Essentials booklet
Download the Expat Essentials bookletThe Expat Essentials book 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 Expat Centre Leiden's partners; they offer services specific to internationals.
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Daily Life
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!
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Events
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BrAInpower
BrAInpower![]()
From deep-fakes, streaming services and dating apps to facial recognition, self-driving cars and medical applications:...
until 5 March
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Japan Market SieboldHaus
Japan Market SieboldHaus![]()
During the market, visitors are introduced to all facets of the versatile Japanese culture. View prints, bonsai...
Sunday 28 May
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News
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Leiden City World Walks: Traces of Africa and the Middle East
Leiden City World Walks: Traces of Africa and the Middle East![]()
Learn about Leiden in a new and interesting way. Discover the city with the two city walks: Traces of Africa and Traces of the Middle East in Leiden.
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Check-in with your bank card to travel by train
Check-in with your bank card to travel by train![]()
Starting Tuesday January 31st, travelors can check in from anywhere in Netherlands with their bank card (debit- and creditcard) or phone to use the Dutch Railways (NS).
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Welkom! Voel je snel thuis in Nederland!
Welkom! Voel je snel thuis in Nederland!![]()
Taalthuis gives you some valuable -and free!- tips and tricks which will help you practice your Dutch and will speed up your learning progress, big time.
Newsletters - Stay up to date with the latest news and events for internationals and their employers
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