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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LIFF Summer Special
LIFF Summer Special
Three nights of free cinema on an atmospheric historic square: can you see yourself the...
5 until 7 June
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Brave Young Minds
Brave Young Minds
Come to Brave Young Minds, a mini-festival for kids where art and science come together!
Sunday 21 September
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Concert Wagner transcriptions
Concert Wagner transcriptions
There is a profusion of transcriptions of Wagner's greatest works, by Liszt, for exampl...
Thursday 15 May
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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