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Dozens of New Dutch Laws Take Effect in 2019

Every year, the NL Times does a roundup of these rules changes for non-Dutch speaking people. For 2019, the Dutch government categorized these laws into eight different sections. Click on each section header for a full article about each category's changes in the new year. WORK AND INCOME Expat...

Expanding or going it alone? How to set up a business in the Netherlands

For a small country, the Netherlands packs a lot of punch. The country is considered one of the best connected in the world, thanks to its ports and transportation hubs – as well as its high speed internet. The country is currently sixth in the World Economic Forum’s ranking of the most competiti...

ECL for Internationals and Business

The Expat Centre Leiden provides a warm welcome to internationals and their families who come to live or work in our region in many ways. Moreover, the business sector can also help to attract international talent because knowledge-workers are needed, especially now. Leiden is happening! In 201...

Free Consultations for Employers

Leiden International Centre offers free consultations to provide advice and support to employers in the region who currently have – or are looking to hire – international employees. We can help with topics such as: Resources for attracting talent The 30% tax facility How to become a recog...

Unions call rail strikes from next Wednesday as pay talks fail

Dutch railway workers will start a five day staggered strike next Wednesday, starting in the north of the country, unions have said. Unions FNV, CNV and VVMC have called the strike because extensive wage negotiations have not led to better pay and conditions, the FNV said in a statement. The unio...

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...

Everything you need to know about the next round of booster vaccinations

In July, the Dutch government announced that another round of coronavirus vaccinations would take place in the Netherlands this autumn. Here’s everything you need to know about the next round of boosters. What’s happening with coronavirus vaccinations in the Netherlands? Everyone over the age...

Increased BSN Waiting Times

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...

Improving the Startup Visa Scheme

The Netherlands makes it possible for international entrepeneurs to acquire a residence permit on the basis of their startups. There are, of course, several critera that you have to meet in order to be eligible for this, such as offering innovative services or products, and you must work together...

Expat Centre Leiden Becomes Leiden International Centre

Expat Centre Leiden (ECL), an activity of Leiden&Partners, will continue as Leiden International Centre (LIC) from now on. Many internationals did not recognize themselves in the term 'expat'. The working time for a large proportion of knowledge workers exceeds five years. Many of them also inten...

Finders Keepers: Find New Talent a Home

It’s tough to find good employees right now. Sometimes you have to look abroad, sometimes people have to move cities. When you have recruited the right people for your firm, you want to help them stay. One really valuable perk an employer can offer is to help employees find a home. But right no...

The Beginner’s Guide to Immigration in the Netherlands

Dear Diary, As the day of the move to the Netherlands, is getting closer, we are finally starting with the immigration process. I am very excited to start this journey, but I keep coming across words and terms I do not understand. Since this complicates and adds stress to our relocation journey,...

Incluzio Leiden Looking for Coordinator

Data from the Ministry of Justice and Security shows that the number of Ukrainian refugees in the Netherlands has grown consistently since the invasion (February 2022). In the first few months, the refugee rate rose rapidly to around 30 thousand, which has since then tripled – notably, this does...

Returning to the Netherlands

There are a number of internationals that may choose to leave the Netherlands (for example, after they graduate), but eventually find themselves wanting to return. Although these returning internationals usually already have some experience with what living here in the Netherlands is like in term...

Celebrating Keti Koti in the Netherlands

Keti Koti is a celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery in Dutch America and the West Indies in 1863. The day is celebrated annually on July 1st by thousands of people in Suriname and Netherlands Antilles. This year marks the 150th anniversary of this event, so below you will find some...

Relocating to the Netherlands from Germany

Among the EU member countries, you have many options on where you can work as a German citizen. From an international environment to a fun and colourful culture, the Netherlands has much to offer people coming from other EU countries who want to relocate for work. If you are considering relocatin...

Preparing for your move to the Leiden region

If you've decided to make the move to the Leiden region, whether for work, family, education, or simply because you have your heart set on it, then it's important to make sure you take care of all the practical steps for the move. Knowing what to prepare for, and which priority you should give ea...

Looking for work in the Leiden region

The Netherlands has long been an attractive destination for internationals searching for the next step in their career, with an excellent work-life balance and many career opportunities in a wide range of industries. Some internationals relocating to the Leiden region have made the choice to do s...

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