Leiden International Centre

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Event calendar
Event calendar

We provide BSN registration appointments, organise free informative and social events and have a helpdesk for your questions.

Make a BSN Registration Appointment
Make a BSN Registration Appointment
April Meet&Mingle
April Meet&Mingle
Support for Employers
Support for Employers
Free Consultations with Expat Mortgages
Free Consultations with Expat Mortgages
Learn Dutch: Tips and Resources
Learn Dutch: Tips and Resources
Housing Consultations by RE/MAX
Housing Consultations by RE/MAX

Contact our Helpdesk

Do you have questions about relocating or living in the Leiden Region?

Contact our helpdesk via email
Or book a free videocall appointment

Registration appointments have a service fee
All our other services are free
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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.
Download the Newcomer Guide!
Daily Life

When 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!
Daily life

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information

Days of Art&Science
Days of Art&Science

During the Days of Art&Science in Leiden (15 - 21 September 2025), art and science are...

15 until 21 September
Art exhibition by Anneke Kaai in the Marekerk
Art exhibition by Anneke Kaai in the Marekerk

16 paintings depict the theme "relationship with God"

12 April, 19 April and 5 more days
The horse of Jenin
The horse of Jenin

Troupe Courage | Alaa Shehada - The horse of Jenin International actor collective Tro...

Wednesday 16 April

Interview with an International: Ayşegül

April 2, 2025

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!

Read more about Interview with an International: Ayşegül
Applying to University in the Netherlands

March 26, 2025 | New2NL

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!

Read more about Applying to University in the Netherlands
Feeling Lonely? How About Volunteering?

March 26, 2025 | Incluzio Leiden

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.

Read more about Feeling Lonely? How About Volunteering?

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