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BSN Appointments & Registration

Learn about the BSN, and how to register for it through Leiden International Centre...

Utilities

There are all kinds of utilities you need to take care of; electricity, water, and much more. Learn more about them here....

National and Public Holidays

Public Holidays The Netherlands boasts a diverse array...

Everyone living in the Netherlands for more than 4 months is required to register within the Dutch Personal Records Database (BRP). Upon registering in this database, you will receive a social security number (BSN) which is unique to each individual. Possessing a BSN is necessary for numerous act...

What to Keep in Mind When Filing Your Taxes

It is March again, which means it’s time to file your annual tax return. It is important to not just blindly file your annual tax return to prevent paying too much or too little taxes. Did you already file a tax return before? A useful tool of the Belastingdienst is that they already fill in your...

Privileged Persons

Diplomatic officers and employees of international organisations receive a so-called MFA card or Privileged Person's identity card from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs....

C energy label compulsory for office buildings from 2023

C energy label compulsory for office buildings from 2023 Global warming is a fact, which means that we all need to be more energy-efficient. That goes for office buildings, too. As from 1 January 2023, it is not possible to make use of an office building if it has not been issued with a valid en...

Updates on Ukraine

On this page, you can find information for Ukrainian refugees....

Applying the anonymous rate

Are you an employer and are you hiring new staff? Your new employee must provide you with certain information on the first working day, such as the citizen service number (BSN). Do you not receive the citizen service number from your employee, or do they not have one? According to the main rule,...

Rejection of Schengen visa due to a ‘risk of residence’

On 23 April 2023, the Dutch newspaper NRC reported that the Minister of Foreign Affairs (hereinafter: the Minister) has disregarded recommendations to stop using profiling software for the assessment of Schengen visa applications. By distinguishing applicants on the basis of their nationality, or...

What Should You Do If You Suspect That a Data Breach has Occurred?

A data breach is one of the risks to which many organisations are exposed. One of the obvious ways of preventing a data breach – and of avoiding a fine imposed by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) – is by complying with the various obligations set out in the General Data Protection Regula...

Interview with an international: Aizhan

Expat Centre Leiden is often the first point of contact for internationals moving to the region, but we also offer support throughout their time living here. We spoke to Aizhan, an expat who moved here days before the covid-19 lockdown of March 2020, to find out how Expat Centre Leiden has helped...

Helpdesk Employee

This vacancy is now closed. Leiden International Centre is looking for a part-time Helpdesk Employee. Are you a people-person who wants to welcome internationals to the Leiden region? Then apply now! Leiden International Centre (LIC) is a non-profit organisation that supports international n...

Municipal Taxes

Once you start living in the Netherlands, you will inevitably have to get to grips with the numerous different taxes and levies that will be sent your way. Although it may be somewhat confusing at first, it's important to know which ones you need to pay, which ones you don't, and, importantly, wh...

The Dutch Corporate Governance Code

The Dutch Corporate Governance Code was first adopted in 2003. The Code contains principles and best practice provisions that regulate the relationship between the management board, the supervisory board and the shareholders of a company. The Code applies to all companies with registered offices...

Giving Birth

There are several options for giving birth in the Netherlands...

Daily Shopping

Learning about where you can buy your daily essentials can be an important part of settling in and feeling at home....

Be Aware of Phishing Calls by Cyber-Criminals

Sometimes people in the Netherlands receive phishing calls in which cyber-criminals try to get personal information, like your BSN number, or money. The callers often pretend to be from the National Police, Court of Justice, or other government organizations. When victims answer the phone, they...

Mortgages

Banks will lend you money under certain conditions....

Antecedents certificate: How important is it actually?

If you apply for a regular residence permit for the Netherlands, the Dutch government wants to verify whether you pose a danger to the public order and security in the Netherlands. To check this, it is mandatory to fill in an antecedents certificate with every application for a regular residence...

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