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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Pride Leiden
Pride Leiden
Enjoy the music of DJs, watch the colorful boat parade along the historic canals of Lei...
Saturday 6 September
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Visit the Young Rembrandt Studio
Visit the Young Rembrandt Studio
Meet the young Rembrandt in a beautiful 7-minute 3D video experience in the house where...
weekly
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Repair Café Leiderdorp
Repair Café Leiderdorp
Get your broken tools repaired, clothes fixed and more instead of throwing them away at...
monthly
News
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7 Underrated Dutch Dishes You Need to Try
You've probably already tried bitterballen, poffertjes and stroopwafels. But what about the unsung heroes of the Dutch cuisine? Here are some lesser known, yet mouthwatering Dutch foods.
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Rembrandt Days 2025: Step Into 17th Century Leiden
Discover Rembrandt Days, a unique cultural experience where Leiden’s historic city centre transforms into a 17th-century scene. Find out what you can expect during this weekend.
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New Dutch Laws from July
On the first of July 2015 a raft of Dutch legislative changes came into effect. Ranging from Dutch employment conditions to mortgage regulations, here is an overview of the main changes to the legal system that are now in force:
Newsletters - Stay up to date with the latest news and events for internationals and their employers
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